Brown, yucky and tasteless
Toxic monsters
All tightly bundled
Into a thin roll.
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'I am burnt out now Only the remains. Throw me before I burn you. And here you go Lighting another me'---An excellent poem about smoking.
A magnificent poem! I'm happy to see you here as a popular poet. Congrats! !
I loved this, Roopa... even if I am a smoker (hides face!) I agree with WJ, it really should be required reading! ! Peace, Lee
This should be required reading for every twelve year old who is thinking about starting to smoke. Well said, Roopa! Excellent images and a timely topic. Fine poem.
a wise and compassionate poem telling a truth which must be told and here the images burning and fierce a fine poem
A very pointed write, equally Sharp as it is. The poet wields her proverbial pen against the menace of tobacco. Wonderfully accurate and penetratingly powerful. Loved it. Full score