From Marlboros, and thinkin horribles,
Each time I think of you is another cigarette gone from my pack.
I start my pack full, I test the weight, loving the feel of a full pack in my hand,
But with every thought, they start to slip through my fingers like sand, and find their way home on my lips, where my tears just fall off and drip.
I started with 20, doing so far so good.
Wait whats that? you called?? there goes my mood.
A thought of you, a image plus two and then Im done with a few.
(17)
I choke on my fears, while I clench my hair
I called you my dear, and now im done with a pair.
(15)
Anxiety is something which I so not lack,
Giving my breath to this dwindling pack.
(13)
You feed my addiction being the flame,
my heart burns black, while it bears your name.
(10)
I sit and ponder on these thoughts I wish to behave,
Two more ignites, to feed the darkness in which I crave.
(8)
My pack is now dwindling low,
As I struggle to maintain a steady air flow.
How else can you sleep, when you've been hit with such a harsh blow.
(6)
I have clipped my wings,
after i have fallen oh so low,
in search of my name in your voice, but it is another mans love in which you sing.
This cigerette is now the only thing that glows.
(3)
(Braxton) I remember from where I came and god its a shame,
I just wish the addiction never screamed your name
Empty. Like my heart, the hollow pack crumples in my hands, wishing to be filled.
But the self destructive cycle repeats again, and again. .
And I begin my pack full, yet again testing the weight..
Poem written with the help of my friend Braxton, this poem shows my struggles with my inner demons, and a bad habit.