My Curse

Beads of sweat roll down my back, Feeling sick I nearly yack. Body quivers, hands now shake Tremors of my bodily earthquake. Heard my name; I've been called Stairs handrail I tightly hold. I tap on the door to my right Nerves prepares me for quick flight. 'It' stood head to toe in protective wear An alien! I thought with irrational fear Another voice says "please take a seat" Two same aliens of meet and greet. I go and sit in a reclining chair Laid flat back; looking up I stare. A long, sharp needle swiftly appears The injection begins, I'm close to tears. They're ready to proceed on my tooth Rigor mortis sets me aloof. Drilling starts, I fear the worse Teeth and dentists are my curse. 14.06.22

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Simon Hamill

Date: 6/16/2022 4:44:00 PM

Hello, Dentists favourite saying. Don't scream, It's just a little prick. Lol Take care.simon.:-):-)

Emilia James
Date: 6/26/2022 2:03:00 PM

Hiya, doesn't feel like it to me lol..Emilia : )

John Grinsell

Date: 6/16/2022 3:58:00 PM

My dentist told me a joke. Did you hear about the Buddhist who always refused his Novocane injection? He just wanted to transcend dental medication.

John Grinsell

Date: 6/16/2022 3:55:00 PM

I totally agree. You kept me guessing until the end.

Emilia James
Date: 6/26/2022 1:53:00 PM

My fear gave the game away bit sooner lol. What don't help is all the PPE my dentist wears.. I still think it is a bit ott compared to what others wear and then has the cheek to charge for it. Emilia :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/15/2022 11:59:00 AM

As I have endured teeth drilled sans medication, you should be delighted to see a dentist today instead of back then! Aloha!

Emilia James
Date: 6/16/2022 3:14:00 PM

Don't think I will ever be delighted to see a dentist but I agree they are much better than they use to be. Emilia : )

Deb M

Date: 6/14/2022 10:00:00 PM

Emilia I love this and relate one hundred percent!! Dentists scare the living daylights out of me!! I wrote a poem recently called “Toothace and Dentist” about my fear also! Great minds eh?? Debx

Emilia James
Date: 6/15/2022 12:20:00 AM

Thank you Deb. They scare the whats-it out of me too. (bad experiences as a child) I started this back in November of last year but got distracted with other things. Your mind is far greater than mine Deb x Always lovely to hear from you. Wishing you a good morning and day from my corner of sunny England. Emilia : ) x