Cigarette

i'm down to my last cigarette
it's strange 'cause i don't smoke
i'd like to take the habit up
but can't because i'm broke

the rush, the speed, the nicotine
starts coursing through my veins
addiction takes a hold of me
with filtered, flavored reins

it makes an easy back-up plan
in case i live too long
but just before my health goes bad
i'll realize i was wrong

it helps me calm my shattered nerves
and calms the state i'm in
i need this self-destructive crutch
to make me feel sanguine

 

(c) 2003 Jordan Baugher