breathe in.

breathe in. pause. breathe out.
simple seeming. not to some.
breathe in twice. exhale slowly.
feel the buzz coming over you.

looking. frantic searching. panic.
where could they be? why now?
realization. relief. happiness.
thank god you found them. time to light up.

breathe in twice. exhale slowly.
repetition is the name of the game.
breathe in twice. exhale slowly.
feel the regret coming over you.

last drag. throw it down. stomp it out.
promises to be stronger. next time.
anxiety. restlessness. need.
you promised. but what will one do?

breathe in twice. exhale slowly.
maybe you can trick yourself.
rip packaging. peel off. stick on.
maybe this patch will work.

eat. eat. eat.
unaware it was cancer or obesity.
eat. step on a scale. disappointment.
where did that number come from?!

breathe in. pause. breathe out.
simple. not just for others.
breathe in. pause. breathe out.
feel the accomplishment. you survived.