My Brother Smokes Cigarettes (for B.J.)

By NRoseJ

My brother smokes cigarettes,
I found them in his room,
Now I fear, his impending doom.
They could make him sick
And possibly die;
His time left alive,
Quickly passing by.
I wish he would stop,
And never smoke again,
So he will always be around
To be my best friend.

R.M.J.
N.RoseJ.

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Published on Monday, October 14, 2013. Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

This was inspired by my son who was 6yrs. old at the time. He had found a pack of cigarettes in his 13yr. old brother's room, and was upset. He knew cigarettes were bad, and was worried about him. I helped him to write this.

Comments on "My Brother Smokes Cigarettes (for B.J.)"

A former member wrote: gives hope very short n to the point :)
On Saturday, October 19, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

Thanks WyldeMan
A former member wrote: The awareness young children have now of these things. It gave me hope. Thanks.
On Saturday, October 19, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

I'm very glad to hear you say that andshewasahurricane, thank you! Blessings : )
On Monday, October 14, 2013, Peyton1 (204) wrote:

You really hit a home run with this one, very strong message! My little boy is currently 6 yrs old, he talks about how bad cigarettes are every time he sees one on the ground somewhere. I smoked for 22 years, I quit 3 and a half years ago, for him. That was so sweet that your son cared about his big bro like that! Priceless is the heart of a child...........
On Monday, October 14, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

Thanks Peyton1! When my son was little, and his older sibs friends would be seen smoking, he'd say, "Smoking isn't good for you, you shouldn't do it." He would catch them off guard; almost like, they didn't expect to hear that from a young child, and I also think, that he made them feel good, because someone cared. Congrats on being smoke free! I am for 5yrs now!
On Monday, October 14, 2013, soul_versing (774) wrote:

This is a strong message from the younger brother. Absolutely precious at that age. Bows- to the both of you.
On Monday, October 14, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

Much thanks Tattoo Goddness. I enjoyed writing this with my son...he was so upset, and I felt writing was a great way to help him get it out. Blessings! : )
A former member wrote: This little poem brought a smile to face. Great job and good on you for teaching your son the joys of poetry.
On Monday, October 14, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

Thank you Tim Trotta. It was precious to see how this little boy cared for his big brother. Blessings! : )
On Monday, October 14, 2013, hazydaisy (128) wrote:

aw aw awwww
On Monday, October 14, 2013, NRoseJ (30) wrote:

: ) THANKS clockwork! Blessings