The Smoke From My Lips

By Syn

this smoke slowly floats away from my lips
tasting the torment of each one they've kissed
clouding and still, forms an evil embrace
this smoke blankets my guilt laden face

this smoke is pale grey and unseemingly thick
suffocating anyone in whom it sees fit
choking the life of all who once cared
this smoke chooses those who die in fresh air

this smoke disguises to be your best friend
though you soon realize, you cannot pretend
that when everyone else has left you and gone
you wind up lost in this life ending fog

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Copyright 2004 Syn
Published on Tuesday, June 22, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Congratulations on getting Poem Of The Day! Reb:).

  • A former member wrote: the smoke gives the poem an air of mystery... fantastic poem!

  • Lifeless On Thursday, June 24, 2004, Lifeless (39)By person wrote:

    This is a great metaphor of cigarette smoke. Well done!

  • Blood of Winter On Tuesday, June 22, 2004, Blood of Winter (296)By person wrote:

    I love it and can totally relate, awesome piece, definitely a fav...

  • murder_in_clubland On Tuesday, June 22, 2004, murder_in_clubland (388)By person wrote:

    this touched me thank you for this peice of art~ss

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