Spleck: Creyonah #50


I've drawn more cigarettes than I have smoked. And this is the first cigarette that I have drawn.

So clearly this is not a pro-smoking drawing because he's telling the smoker that he's done with them because they won't quit him.

Save for the ones who do.

This is for those who have decided to quit, are quitting or have quit and like me see smoking for what it is.

I'll say it gently here because I know past smokers in my life. A bad habit.

So why draw a cigarette, let alone one that is clearly sentient that has a low opinion of its kind? 

I have a friend who has been obliged to stop smoking for health reasons.

I know, smoking is so healthy otherwise.

But she has to quit and I remember telling her that our little chat has brought him to life.

And I think he's actually a cool little character that I can do things with.

Maybe.

Yes, I just referred to a sentient cigarette as cool character.

Ugh.

My little cigarette doesn't have a name.

Want to name him?

And should he have a lady love?

Not that I expect any answers.

I have but two comments in the whole time that I have been posting here since July.

Blargh.

Charles Petrie

Date
12-28-19

Time
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Word Count
216

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