Caroling for Smoke

Description: I carol my way to your house, my voice soft in the cool night air, the song carrying a quiet warmth. when you open the door, you smile and place a cigarette in my hand like a small, thoughtful gift. i light it, the first draw slow and deliberate, savoring the familiar comfort as the smoke curls gently upward. i tell you how much i enjoy the moment—the calm, the ritual, the simple pleasure of sharing it with you. with an easy laugh and a grateful look, i say i love what you’ve given me, not just the cigarette, but the kindness wrapped around it.