Don't Breath Too Deep

Don't breath too deep;
the smoke is too thick.
You don't see it now,
but it's making you sick.

"I just wrecked my car,"
excuse number one.
"I'm not addicted;
I do it for fun."

"It helps calm my nerves,"
excuse number two.
"I do't need to quit;
It's just something to do."

"I smoke when I drink,"
excuse number three.
"It makes me feel friendly;
It makes me feel free."

"I smoke when I'm high,"
excuse number four.
"I'll finsih this pack;
I won't smoke anymore."

"It's not a big deal,"
excuse number five.
"It might make me cough,
but I'm sure I'll survive."

"It's not your choice to make,"
excuse number six.
"Why do you care?
There's no problem to fix."

"It helps me relax.
It keeps off the wieght."
You think you look cool.
Until it's too late.

Well, I'm not your parent,
and I'm not your wife.
It's your choice to make.
I'm not running your life.

I'll always be worried
by things that you do,
and there's only one reason;
I care about you.

--Daryl Molen


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