by B. R. GOWANI
Although we do advertise our products as hot
In the killing business we sure are not
We’re aware that 440,000 die in the US
5 million worldwide, but do not sue us
Between the smokers and us, no problem come
But prevent their death will yield a business glum
Most governments understand our work
And we don’t mind an occasional smirk
Advertising is the weapon, clean and pure
With that 15% of the global market we lure
Uruguay wants 80% space on cigarette packs
Devoted to health hazards and other facts
Only 20% space left to entice old and young?
That’s like hurling on our face bland-dung
We feel our intellectual side suppressed
And our growth halted from reaching crest
Attacking our intellectual property rights
Is bound to result in very many fights
Now we’re taking Uruguay government to court
So that their restrictive plan we can thwart
B. R. Gowani can be reached at brgowani@hotmail.com