Melinda Hudson Poet Light Verse

Life Cycles of the Teeth

Gums

Then teething

Then chewing on toys



Gums

Then hurting

Then crying and making noise



Baby teeth fall out

And make room

For big teeth to sprout



Don’t forget to keep them clean

Brush and floss

In hopes they will look pristine



After years of abuse and candy

Nothing will make them feel better, 

Except for a shot of Brandy



Then comes the root canal and crown

Cavities and fillings

You have let your teeth down



The pain grows with every bite

Big teeth fall out

You endure the pain with all your might



You will lose them, when the time comes

And at the end of the cycle

You are back to the gums

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Skat A July 21, 2016 at 2:16 PM epic write, Melinda. skat

Sukmawati Komala October 15, 2012 at 10:01 PM ah..so lovely written... thanks for sharing<3<3 <3 wishing you have a fabulous day SK

Anne-Lise Andresen October 15, 2012 at 10:59 AM This is a poem that should be hung at the dentist :) :) :) - Great poem. - Have a lovely new week! - oxox Anne-Lise :) Melinda Hudson October 15, 2012 at 11:01 AM Thank you. You too! ;)