Claudia Martinez Poet Free verse

Strawberry Cigarette

If it was true 
the promises you made me
all the love is faded
the promises you made
the ring you gave me
the "I love you forever"
was just a lie
now I blow out that smoke 
from the cigarettes, you used to carry
You complained how bitter it tasted
But you loved how better she tasted
I gotta forget you
you were just some painful memory
but what am I without you
Stronger
Better 
Tougher
Now I inhale and exhale
that bitter cigarette
has turned into a bittersweet
memory
oh dear sweet strawberry cigarette

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Aj Ay April 26, 2021 at 5:54 PM The poem is creative and fun to read. Although I cant imagine a guy complaining about the cigarette's taste, you just have to change the brand. Regardless it is a cute excuse to write good a verse.

Caren Krutsinger April 13, 2021 at 9:50 PM “Stronger, better, tougher” - good for you. This poem reflects your empowerment. Claudia Martinez April 14, 2021 at 8:48 AM Awe, Thank you! It took a lot of courage to write this but it's the right thing it feels like. Im heading on to read some poems of yours. :)

Claudia Martinez April 13, 2021 at 9:12 PM This was inspired by a past relationship of mine, how things seemed tough but it got better, and learned how tough and independent I am. So if you're going through similar issues, you too are strong and Independent. you're a brilliant person.