The First Time
The first time I
tried a vape.
It felt unreal,
a fruity taste hit your mouth.
Relief
The first time I
tried a cigarette.
It burned, but a nice burn.
It hit the back of my throat
and I coughed.
After a few puffs,
I got used to it.
Relief
The first time I
cut myself.
Relief and joy hit me
almost suddenly.
I thought 'i can't get addicted.'
But the more and more I did it.
I became addicted.
I didn't have control.
It started with only a few cuts
here and there so no one would notice.
But eventually, it took control of me.
My arms: blood dripping.
My brain: relief and peace.
The first time I went deep.
I panicked at first, but then
a wave of peace washed over me.
I felt relieved and relaxed.
I sat there, staring into mid air,
thinking about how all of a sudden
my problems aren't big anymore.
I tried a cigarette again,
It burned again but nicely.
I like that burn.
The taste? No, bitter.
But I'll get used to it.
I started vaping,
The first night, I sat,
window open, door closed.
I put music on and vaped.
I started crying, of the relief I felt.
I don't regret taking the vape.
I vape every now and again,
only for the relief.
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