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The Quitter


It's finally 'to-morrow':
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I've sworn off unhelpful vice;
No cigarettes, no sorrow,
Champagne liquor, shooting dice—

Shall I require a tickle
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In the belly, blood, or brains?
From some ale? tea? Feast mickle
Unearn'd by work less good gains.

Sweet bees drown'd in sweet water;
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Campfire comfort combusts wood.
Lead bad habits to slaughter:
Leave but stubbornest up-stood.

Pray lest ye whinge! salute; kneel!
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Heed thy master's call to heel!







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