We choke

It’s not as though we lost our cool
without any reason at all;
the unschooled should follow this rule:
no smoking’s allowed in the hall.

Others may call it a defect
but it’s the butterfly effect,
against which fragile lungs protest
and smokers, we speak not in jest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Baker Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I agree, smoking is bad for one's health, and a rude behavior while in the presence of others that don't smoke. Thanks for the warning, my friend. Write On! Bill
Seeker Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Thank you, Bill
Buhagiar Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Once I used to smoke but I gave up the habit. Waste of money and dangerous to one's health.
Seeker Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Wise decision, Victor
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