sara Etgen-Baker Poet Light Verse

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ODE TO DENTAL IMPLANTS

I went in for a simple fix,  
or so the dentist swore~  
next thing I knew, I had hardware  
no store would sell at the Home Depot store.  

Dentist drilled like he was mining gold,  
he screwed like he was building shelves,  
and when he said, “You’re doing great,”  
I thought, Speak for yourselves.  

Now I’ve got titanium treasures  
rooted deep inside my gums~  
I beep at airport scanners  
and frighten toddlers with my hums.  

But hey, these teeth don’t wobble,  
they don’t complain or pout~  
and if one ever loosens,  
I’ll just unscrew the thing right out.  

So here’s to dental implants~  
the upgrade no one seeks.  
I went in missing molars…  
came out part-robot in two cheeks.

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Frank Sheehan May 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM Great Ode. Nice rhymes. Very unique and creative. It captures the essence. Thanks for posting. Enjoyed.

Sotto Poet May 4, 2026 at 8:23 AM This poem is very well-crafted with a unique twist on a common experience. With your creative exploration, no subject is too hard for you to delve into. The technical execution is strong, and the emotional message is clear.

Sara Kendrick May 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM Well, Sara B., I think that dental work was part of the reason my husband died so sad to say, but I can't prove it because I did not ask for an autopsy. I think that would be very painful to get done and a certain amount of them don't work out but I would think those that end up with sound implants are very happy with them. Glad that you wrote about the subject. Way to go. Sara K

Line Gauthier May 4, 2026 at 6:54 AM omg ~ sounds like a nightmare ~ but a delightful read, Sara