But it tastes so good

so relaxing

never taxing

on your lungs,

hon.

Though you might

choke

it is no joke

that smoking

can kill you.

Me too.

It does seem

that second-hand smoke

is just as bad

(if not worse)

makes me rather sad.

I'd hate to kiss

an ash tray,

any old day.

Blame it on the French,

they once thought that tobacco

was useful in treating wounds,

asthma and cancer.

(I love to blame it on the French...

... speak German I'd tell them!)

America made it popular,

especially through Hollywood

and the ilk.

Making it look cool

and us, the proverbial fool.

But it tastes so good,

you know that you should

Quit!

Second hand smoke

the EPA says

has been a carcinogen

since 1992.

So now, what will you do?

The largest

grower of tobacco is China,

and 90% of nonsmokers

have smoke residue

in their lungs.

But it tastes so good,

so very good.

Relaxing.

Is this what you want to share?
Is this how you'll show you care?

I would be remiss

if I didn't mention

how sweet a kiss

would be?

My good intentions

are to assist you

in quitting smoking.

Nicotine is a poison.

This should be reason enough.

Never mind the addicition.

But it tastes so good.

So relaxing,

and yet so very

taxing.

03/17/1995

Author's Note: ... can you guess that I've never smoked? I won't even date a smoker.....

Posted on 12/08/2008
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