Today was special. When I dressed up and put make up on, and slipped on those high heels, and did my hair to the side, sleek, straight and deep red, I did it for me. I sang and danced and sang and danced some more, for me. I hadn't smoked for 48 hours, since you left me in my ball dress in that cold winter night, smoking on my own, I thought I'd quit. I'd quit smoking and I'd quit you. I was doing so well. I almost made it but then.... I rolled one. You were creeping in and out of my subconsciousness, along with the urge for nicotine, and I'm only human. I'm fully aware of the consequences, I've seen, heard and read the warnings, on health advertisements and cigarette packets, I know smoking and you are so bad for my heart, but tonight I could really do with you...
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