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Tooth

I broke a tooth the other day,
Bit down too hard, it fell away.

Of course, it taught me not to eat
A certain sort of candied sweet.

The type which has a hardened shell
Around a core of chocolate? Well,

I now avow that I will stick
To fruit, with just a little lick

Of nice ice-cream. But that's too cold
For teeth that are becoming old

And sensitive to hail and sun.
A toothache's not a lot of fun

Off to the dentist I will go
To have the thing repaired, just so

That I can chew and chomp again
Without a single touch of pain.

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  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    February 1

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    Excellent

    Ah, 'tis a fine write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. For your next, if ever toothache, here's an old remedy my mother taught we: a whole clove (leaves removed) inserted into cavity takes away the pain. Strangely, enough some tooth ache medications contain cloves. My mother's remedy always worked for me.

  • Judith Chandler
    February 1

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    I broke one on a piece of toast recently and it was one that had been fixed only a few months ago. The dentist says I am a heavy chewer and I do enjoy my food! I've been avoiding sticky food for some time. All I have of figs now is the memory.

    I like the line about teeth becoming old. You don't mention any neglect in the past, avoiding visits to the dentist, etc. That's part of the trouble for me and now I am paying in several different ways.

    I think it's great that you have been able to make a poem about this problem so many people have. I like your rhyming short lines as well.


  • no win no fee
    February 1
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    your rhyming is impeccable. I loved this


  • MargaretG
    February 1

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    This is very human and conversational, with lots to commiserate about. I can't help thinking of the improvement in my father-in-law's appearance when he finally got dentures. Your poem also reminds me of Robbie Burns' "Address To The Tooth-Ache".
    I counted all your feet, a feat for both of us.


    • Keith
      February 1
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      Thanks M. To be compared to Burns is praise indeed! And I like to have my feet counted as well. The tooth doesn't hurt too badly, by the way. Once bitten, twice shy perhaps? All the best. K.


      • MargaretG
        February 1
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        I'm sorry it was personal. I happened to meet my dentist that way, and since then it has been much better.

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