The Art of Eliciting Judgement
The most important thing to me
Is shedding light on a particular addiction
And the one medium that helps this come to be
Is poetry, the skillful arrangements of diction
Why is it so difficult to realize
Smoking will eventually kill you
Modern culture seeks to popularize
Knowing death will soon ensue
Don’t wander around for cigarettes
There are healthier options
Exercise, sleep, no regrets
Smoking is truly an addiction
Unless you want to end up with lung cancer
Abstain yourself from these harmful substances
Longevity or a life that is a temporary blur
It all comes down to these crucial instances
Have you realized that you’re in a recession?
I’m sure you currently have a family to feed
Some even call it the modern great depression
You have to take care of your loved ones and lead
Your life is not something that is guaranteed
Your thoughts and actions determine your direction
You have so much potential and a college degree
Why it is so difficult to have some discretion
You’ve seen all the dismal PSA videos
The people who live with holes in their throat
Your liver resembles the outside of an Oreo
Learn from these people and take note
Your kids never want to speak to you anymore
Your breath is now carbon monoxide and other toxins
Don’t tell me I never warned you before
Damaging your body like this is a costly sin
Oh and don’t be fooled by cigarettes that have different tastes
Huge companies seek to twist your mind thinking you’re safe
In terms of the ingredients, barely anything different is in place
The heads of these corporations are disguised in deceiving capes
Current media already exposes smoking
Do we need more attention from ordinary citizens?
You say you want to change the world and be a part of change
All you’re really doing is amplifying this habit over and over again
Furthermore, smoking hits the hospital hard with immense costs
The country is devising ways to increase your taxes
You may not know it but you’re contributing to our economy
In so many negative ways by the masses
Please stop your habit of purchasing cigarettes
You have a higher chance of putting your home on fire
Make sure your economical needs are met
Before you buy a pack and return to your quagmire
Don’t hurt your loved ones by your actions
They too are influenced by your way of life
Smoking may cause attraction, thus a chain reaction
It hurts your kids, cousins, and especially your wife
Sure, personal stories and advice may seem obsolete
But poems are sometimes not to be seen as amusing
Poems often reinforce thoughts that may seem offbeat
But surely know that these warnings are not confusing
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