Suddenly, it occurs to me, more like a revelation of a the climax of some loosely woven thriller story !
Why do people, smokers in particular, are so fascinatingly attracted to the habit of smoking ? Is it the mild nausea , or relief you may say, which feels after each puff , that draws them, or there is something else unfolded yet ? Companionship, camaraderie , is what I feel is one of the major reasons behind this habit. Now, we would dig deeper into a human psyche and try to forge a relation. Sounds like a twit !
Rarely, there is a human, who dislikes the company of other humans – like or alike. Even the seasoned introverts need the company of something, animate or inanimate, to inspire and kindle their thoughts.
A small smouldering stick in your hands does the trick. It acts exactly like a true companion who listens to you, your thoughts expressed or unexpressed, and shows empathy, for the least. You kiss it with your lips and it glows brighter! More like responding blithely to your invitation. When it gets dull, flick it’s burnt wick with your fingers and it’s lovely again! As if you poked your close friend, who was lost in oblivion a moment ago. Cigarette is the second person In your conversation who observes you like a third person – looks detached outwardly but deeply witnessing your conversation with yourself.
Now , you may say whats so special with cigarette , and not with vodka ! Well, I would quote two points here, not from the books of toxicology or medical science, but mere observation, if you see. Firstly,unlike cigarette, vodka , in excess gets you over your chain of thoughts and gets your neurones so dull that it disrupts the whole thought process. Secondly, it never responds to you like the cigarette does , as a companion.
Now , you may ask what does weed do?? – well, I leave that on you to find out ?