Lost Fallen Teeth

They’re there somewhere 
Lost in the carpet, or on my bed 
If only, they ended up 
Under my pillow instead 

With the inability to crunch anymore 
We’re all gummy now 
Humming the song  
Where only the lonely 
Understands us 
There is a perfect harmony 
When we perform together 
Purring for these fallen heroes 
Who took us in from the storm 
Gave us shelter 
And a home 

And so, my friend 
You don’t have to live 
Under the front porch 
Anymore 
With the skunk and racoon 
Leave them feeling jealous 
Come inside 
Where it’s warm 

My friend 
Being now life long 
And forever to 

The end

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 3/2/2025 3:53:00 PM
Loved the parts of this I got. Clever imagery
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Date: 3/2/2025 11:29:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Lost Fallen Teeth" write. I thought teeth went under the pillow for cash??? No tooth fairy in your house??? Hahaha!!! Have a fun/blessed ~ day/week...........
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Date: 2/22/2025 12:56:00 PM
Ode to a missing tooth? Why not. Unless I'm missing something deeper. Interesting if not quirky. You always write from a unique angle
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Date: 2/22/2025 11:03:00 AM
We’re all gummy now Humming the song Where only the lonely Understands us … Great!
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Date: 2/22/2025 11:35:00 AM
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