You grew up watching the caution,
As you chose it with no other option.
It might be due to peer pressure or curiosity,
But you never thought about your life's warranty.
You used to cough or avoid the mere smell of it,
And now you struggle greatly just to quit.
You may wonder, how does something this bad feel so nice?
Indulging in dirty pleasure without thinking twice.
Your mother feeds you carbohydrate, protein, and vitamin,
But you choose to depend on Tobacco, Carbon monoxide, and Nicotine.
Your loved ones always stay to help with your crisis,
But you pray your cancer sticks to bless you with emotional catharsis.
However, one day you will be in the hands of death,
Even though you know your actions can hurt your dearest ones in what depth?
-Arundhathi M Belawadi
