We've been together a long long time. You were introduced to me some 30 years ago and you've been a dear friend to me ever since. We were together battling bullies in high school. In college, you kept me company whenever I was about to cry because I missed my family back home. You never left my side all those sleepless nights of finishing something up to beat a deadline. You've been my friend longer than anybody I know, my wife included.
We parted ways for a short while back when I got married. I love my wife and you were getting between us. But she soon realized that you were a part of me. Just imagine my elation when she finally accepted that maybe I am better with than without you.
Now I am 45 years old. I have two beautiful kids and I love every second of every day I spend with them. I know I will not outlive my kids but I'll take every extra second that I can be with them. And I may have spent some of those precious time with you.I don't own myself now. My kids do. I came into a realization that blood is thicker than smoke.
I haven't been with you in four days and you know what? I don't miss you at all. I'm also throwing out your pals ash tray and lighter. So goodbye old friend. I am never going back to smoking again.
