Smokescreen

James R. Ford
I am stronger than you
although you possess hidden power

lay there, mighty tobacco
wrapped in your white bleached paper
and adorable cotton shield

the addiction is encompassing
consuming every thought
every scenario and motive

the only way to rid of you
is to burn you
smoke you away

than hold off for at least an hour
or more

I am stronger than you
your nicotine power is absolute.

Published by James R. Ford

Born and raised in Boston, MA, James is an accomplished, published author. He has published many articles, short stories, and prose on AC/YCN since 2007. He has edited, and directed, many programs for telev...  View profile

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  • Sherri Granato1/16/2008

    Awe, addiction! I kicked the mighty power of addiction in early November 2007. I haven't picked up the dirty habit since. Now instead of putting a ciggy up to my mouth, I put a glass of water there so as not to gain the forbidden weight that goes with quitting.

  • Katy Berezny1/12/2008

    awesome!! I kicked that habit in the BUTT about 4 years ago

  • James Ford1/12/2008

    Thanks, gals.
    This whole thing came to me a half hour ago and I finished it in ten minutes. I thought, "This is good".
    Again, thanks for gracious comments.

  • Lisa Renee.1/12/2008

    Wow...powerful statement about addiction...well done, James.

  • cathiesbloggs1/12/2008

    WOW !!...gosh..this totally sounds like the addiction of a cigarette !!...excellent !!...You totally amaze me !!!

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