Entropy

Even in a cold room beer sweats
Cool drops running down the side
 
My favorite proof of entropy
 
I'm out of cigarettes
And without even looking up
I recognize the click-snap-strike of a Zippo
From across the room
 
I think a moment about the power of addiction
And walk over to bum a smoke
Off of a complete stranger

Reviews

[Norma M Sutton]

Different. I like it.

[Robyn]

i agree with miSS LEaf!

[alesuriko]

A very well written poem! So vivid and descriptive. I love the first line, it captures you immediately. Everything is interconnected and shows exactly how in tune people are to their addictions. I love that you used a Zippo as the lighter, the best lighters ever (I'm not a smoker, just a pyro). A great slice of reality with this poem, true and honest. Well done.

[miSS LEaf]

the title lured me to read the poem... and i love what i read, short and vivid, well done