Childhood Missions Poem by Boghos Artinian

Childhood Missions

My late father smoked 'Players'
and 'Gold Flakes' - two packs a day.
He often sent me on missions
to less frequented distant shops
when those brands were out of stock
in more frequented closer shops.
I would be delighted if I found
a good supply of those brands
and would run home carrying them in bulk
To my father's great satisfaction.
Little did I know that my missions
would have a hand in his untimely death!

Boghos L. Artinian MD