FALSE TEETH

She didn't find her teeth under the seat
But she was hungry and wanted to eat
Some smoke neckbones and brown rice
But she also had to think twice
Had to eat soft meat
Because she had no teeth
To keep from cutting her gums
That would have made her mouth numb
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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