I
was a 26-year smoker, and today is 6 years of a smoke-free life. It’s amazing
how time flies. I was coming home from my sister’s house and I had one
cigarette left. I told myself not to stop for another pack—try going the rest
of the day and night without one. Once I tackled that day/night, I tried the
next and then the next.
It’s
so wonderful not to have to rely on my cigarettes ... not to waste money ...
not to have to stand 15 feet away from doorways ... not to cut dinner short at
a restaurant because I want a smoke.
I
wrote this free verse poem a year ago.
I am Smokin’ Not!
Tobacco
surges
through
your veins.
It’s
time to Commit
let
go of the reins.
Such
truth be told
throughout
the world,
Blow
away your smoke—
gray
curled and twirled.
Nicotine
plants
a
cancer kiss.
Trade
in this loss,
for
a life to reminisce
Smoking and poetry,
Bea
I never cut dinner short for a smoke but I do remember being able to smoke in restaurants.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on quitting. This is one of the hardest things for anyone to do.
I cut dinner short more in regards to relaxing and maybe having another drink. I wanted to go somewhere where I could smoke. Thanks.
DeleteI remember this one. :) So glad yet another year has gone by and you're smokin' not!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barb.
DeleteGood for you! Have you seen those new electronic cigarettes now out?
ReplyDeleteI have seen those cigarettes. They sell them on the planes in Europe.
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