Smoke Free

I've never considered myself a "smoker."

But I've smoked off&on for 4 years now.

There was a point when I took comfort in smoking

- holding a cigarette while sipping a coffee or reading a book.

Then it became more of a digestive thing

- smoking to kick-start the 'ole metabolism.

[something a good girlfriend of mine had always done.]

Sadly, though, I've decided to stop.

And, though I never considered myself a "smoker,"

not having the occasional cigarette is surprisingly tough.

Especially after an exceptionally large meal.