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a twenty a day man
he lit a cigarette
you said you don’t smoke anymore
I don’t,
still the same
Published 13th Jan 2025
Author's Note
I’m actually down to ten a day, but this sounded better
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13th Jan 2025 4:36pm
People gonna do what they gonna do, Paul, regardless of anyone else's professions.
13th Jan 2025 4:36pm
Simple yet powerful language conveys a relatable struggle with addiction.
- Effective use of understatement to highlight the complexity of quitting.
"A poignant and relatable poem that captures the challenges of overcoming addiction."
Thanks for sharing.
-Numer
- Effective use of understatement to highlight the complexity of quitting.
"A poignant and relatable poem that captures the challenges of overcoming addiction."
Thanks for sharing.
-Numer
14th Jan 2025 8:24pm
