Cigarette

Cigarette

A Poem by light and ashes

Just like a cigarette you burn me up and burn me out until all that's left is the nasty gritty part that nobody wants.

© 2023 light and ashes


Author's Note

light and ashes
This was written about my family.

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A sad tale metaphor…..your passion is so strong , you burn me up and then throw me out like ashes from a cigarette….short but meaningful
Nice write
Best
B.

Posted 2 Years Ago


light and ashes

2 Years Ago

not really the kind of review I expected to get from this....but thank you!
Sharp, succinct, intriguing - interesting. There is something hypocritically self-serving about an anything that needs be inhaled repeatedly Perhaps what's at core is little or nothing?

Posted 2 Years Ago


light and ashes

2 Years Ago

That's what I think.......
Very good point.
Some folks can make us want to escape them. I liked how you described the cigarette and life. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 2 Years Ago


light and ashes

2 Years Ago

Thank you for your understanding words.
Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

You are welcome my dear friend.
A bold message.
Excellent imagery.
This poem could conclude with a PS
Kick Rocks.

Posted 2 Years Ago


light and ashes

2 Years Ago

yep, lol, thank you
Sounds like my family, too, & that why I've not seen or talked to any of them in 10 years (((HUGS)))

Posted 3 Years Ago


WOW!!! I am in awe of the words here, you summed up feelings in one sentence, so nicely written and well said... sounds about like my family as well.

Posted 3 Years Ago


light and ashes

3 Years Ago

Thank you....that sucks... I'm sorry to hear that.
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Wow, some family. Can't pick 'em but can definitely bin 'em :)
Good morning

Posted 3 Years Ago


Wow! straight to the point, amazing!

Posted 3 Years Ago


light and ashes

3 Years Ago

Thank you.
terrifically creative ... to compare family with a burning cigarette. Maybe a filter cigarette next time.
Loved it.

Posted 3 Years Ago


light and ashes

3 Years Ago

Thank you for understanding, Allen. Only ever a filtered one from now on.
makes me shiver, as cigarettes are gross really, but that is just my opinion. awesome metaphor though.

Posted 3 Years Ago


light and ashes

3 Years Ago

Thank you, unspoken.

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Added on August 10, 2021
Last Updated on April 25, 2023


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