I never knew how sweet stale cigarettes were
until you mixed them with cake batter
& taught me how to be a child.
Author notes
I miss him, but some twisted part of me is grateful for what his death taught me.
In a list
A contest entry
- Loss by MrsJones.
400 points, ended July 7, 2008, 27 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Honesty would be lovely
Comments
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Wow, your word choice is amazing, I loved this poem. It shows the simple things we miss about people when they're gone and what we learn from losing them. Thank you for submitting this piece.
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That is very strange! I have never heard of stale cigarettes going into cake batter... I'm guessing this was your grandmother? Well either way I found this full of much personality and truth, thank you so much for entering it. Good luck.
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this is so sweet! I realize that many would view it as sick, but the thought behind it is fantastic

well done here - loved it!
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This is beautiful. It made me feel both sad and happy. Good job, I enjoyed this.

Chelsea


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Interesting piece. A strange combo. Cigarettes and batter.
I had to comment if only to tell you that I love your new pic! You always have the coolest eyes!
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I love this. I love how there's so much in three lines. It really makes you think about life. Wonderful write hun.
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