Farewell Poem by Ferdinand L Quintos

I loved you for so long,
in my mind you belong,
in my heart you dwell,
at night I miss you well.

By day you give delight
and set my mood alright,
wherever I may go
think of you’s first I do.

My work I can’t begin
until you I have seen,
my brain stops going
until you give it zing.

So many friends opine
you, for me, aren’t fine,
I will live more in ease
if love for you I’d cease.

A goddess put it right,
very few like your sight,
but, truth of the matter,
I have known you better.

I’ve known the risks you bring,
the hazards you’re hiding,
so listen to me well:
O, cigarette, farewell!