One Cigarette Is Never Enough

A self analyses

Of where I'm at

General observations

Of the this and that

The heavy smoking

Will soon terminate

What's left of my lungs

Burnt to a helpless state


An introspection

Might clear the view

Of my indifference

Of the smog I choose

It's indecision
 
I'll suffocate myself

Can't give it up now

Zero nicotine is hell


A realization

Trapped in a hole

There's no escaping

Addiction takes its toll

If not cautious

Will self destruct

While sick and coughing 

One cigarette is never enough...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/28/2020 8:57:00 AM
I can feel it taking its toll on me, but I just can seem to stop.
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Date: 2/24/2020 1:27:00 PM
Hard to quit Arturo...but like my daughter said, to me..."It will be harder to die, if I quit" meaning she will live longer. She finally quit. Nice pen about the hardship it places on ones ability to do so. Vickie
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Arturo Michael
Date: 3/1/2020 3:54:00 AM
You really don't want to quit...You hear and see the sense...but it doesn't matter...Like everything else if you nip it in the bud you can better overcome it...Your daughter did...Thanks Vjckie
Date: 2/13/2020 10:58:00 AM
Well said, Arturo. I remember the days a long time ago that one cigarette wasn't enough. Till one day someone said, keep them handy so you can get to them if you need to. A month later gave the carton away to a neighbor unopen. But I was allergic to them, so I was sick all the time.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/16/2020 10:18:00 AM
Fortunate not to have added a bad habit... for many it's a friend, in the smoke of memories a safe place to dwell, for others hands must hold the fire...there're countless reasons to be charmed to death by her desire...
Date: 2/6/2020 1:16:00 PM
I smoked for a year when I was a student then gave up because I couldn't afford it. I'm glad I did. Have you tried vaping? Good luck Arturo.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/8/2020 6:09:00 AM
Thank you Desi...I'll need it...
Date: 2/4/2020 10:01:00 AM
I guess we all have things we need to quit. Cigarettes is just one of them. I grew up with cigarettes in the family. In life I hear it said over and over, just use will power but that is much easier said than done. Life is not easy. I wish you the best with blessings........
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/5/2020 8:01:00 AM
Will power sounds good...but it cost a lot...Thanks for passing by Paula
Date: 2/3/2020 1:08:00 PM
Hello Michael Arturo, It is hard to quit. I have done it twice. Yes twice and on the second time round i made it. It is hard to do cold turkey. i did it that way twice. You can do it. Have a nice day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/4/2020 12:39:00 PM
Hello Arturo Michael, no U no longer do. I did in the 80's I know longer do. Yu know this way there is more money in your pocket. Your welcome have a nice day my friend.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 6:08:00 PM
I can tell you know it's hard...it seems to bewitch you with smoke...befriend you like a lover, you must have your cigarettes close by...Thank YOU Darlene...
Date: 2/3/2020 9:08:00 AM
That habit is a sure killer as you say, Arturo--but so hard to give up for many.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 6:14:00 PM
It's like playing with death...and you don't seem to care...you don't believe it would happen to you...those dreaded consequences you will escape... far from the truth thou...it's a pre retirement plan...
Date: 2/3/2020 9:07:00 AM
If you are quitting, good for you! Certainly better than paying with nicotine tears. Life is tough, but the consequences of smoking are tougher. I hope only for the best for you.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 6:18:00 PM
Thank you Gail...All the best to you my friend...i really enjoyed reading your poems...I like the vision of the write
Date: 2/3/2020 6:13:00 AM
Yes, must be hard to give it up. Life is tough.
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 6:55:00 AM
It's tough...all the best Kim
Date: 2/3/2020 12:26:00 AM
Astute analysis, Arturo. Good luck! Blessings, Gershon
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 1:10:00 AM
I have to face what's before my face... Thanks Gershon
Date: 2/2/2020 10:00:00 PM
Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things for people. If you are trying to, I hope there is some way you can. Well done Arturo :)
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 1:07:00 AM
Completely correct...
Date: 2/2/2020 8:08:00 PM
Sometimes when it gets to that point there is no reversing the damage. I've seen some quit and end up bad regardless but back when they didn't know what they do now... Hope this is fiction to go with the photo but if not best wishes whatever course you take. Hugs :)
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 1:06:00 AM
Yes, I have observed it too...many people stop...and seem to get worse in health... that a killer...that's the terrorist...
Date: 2/2/2020 8:06:00 PM
Yes life is tough indeed but tougher is the habit of smoking, so many want to quit but don't have the will power, thank you for sharing this important poem. xo
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Arturo Michael
Date: 2/3/2020 1:03:00 AM
It's not easy...especially if it becomes your best friend...
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