Addiction is a hell of a drug in itself
Silently taking my last drags
Burning my fingertips
As it reaches the filter
This stink will linger on me
And on my clothes
Much like you do
On my mind
Impossible to wash off
Impossible to forget
There are burn holes
In most of my possessions
They add character
And a form of beauty
In the imperfections
Much like how yours
Did the same to you
My parents tell me
“That’s a nasty habit”
“You need to quit”
I know
That they’re right
But I keep on
Lighting up another
And I continue
Leaving open space
In my bed
That’s meant for you
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Powerful juxtaposition .
Agree with Kim. Powerful start that builds and holds all the way to the end.