27 December 2015

A Sonnet for Quitters

23 December 2015
22:37

On the fringes of the brain
insidious cravings creep:
Triggered by an infinitesimal waft
resolve weakened, lulled to sleep.

Not now, not just now, maybe
later, should it get worse --
Stomachpit kicks itself, gut
clenches, with the effort.

But there are no excuses
and nothing is reason enough
to foil this repetitive attempt
if one's made of stronger stuff.

And though someday the worst will be over
The abyss awaits always, a puff away from surrender.


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