Rooting Out the Problem

Here comes the drill that will inhabit my tooth. Goggles and mask overhead. Victim, I mean patient, not patient, wanting out. Still, to make it out of pain, I must let the end- odontist root out the problem, insane. The chair seems electric. I have an out of body experience, that is all too real. The first one left me in pain. I pray this second time is a piece of cake. meanwhile, before I step out I’m driven insane by this confounded woodpecker drilling on the siding of my house. For such a little thing both are a cavernous bother. 2/7/2023

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Date: 2/11/2023 4:09:00 PM
Avisit to the dentist is never fun, or the peck peck pecking that drives one crazy. Interesting poem, Kim. Bill
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Date: 2/8/2023 1:56:00 AM
For the last two months, I went to the dentist six times. Now I feel much better. Let the woodpecker drill the tree but leave my teeth alone. Hugs. xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/8/2023 4:37:00 AM
Aww…wrapping my arms around you, Victor! I’m still not done…need the tooth pulled because it was cracked then probably more work! I am thankful nonetheless. Those woodpeckers are mischievous and cute but the drilling… for such a little bird he is a nuisance. <3 May God hold you in the palm of his hand, dear one!
Date: 2/7/2023 6:10:00 PM
No pain - no gain, does not apply to teeth. ~ Charles Atlas
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/7/2023 6:36:00 PM
LOL! pretty much!
Date: 2/7/2023 1:01:00 PM
i feel your pain, Kim. One time long ago I went to an expensive dentist who used laughing gas. Let me tell you, that is a WONDERFUL way to do a dentist visit.. i ya ever get the chancd
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/7/2023 2:43:00 PM
I’m sure! More money though…
Date: 2/7/2023 9:41:00 AM
Yep, thinking about the dentist is just as bad sometimes as the actual painful experience. The dentist and the woodpecker, conspirators. But you make delightful poetry out all. Love it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/7/2023 10:58:00 AM
They are conspirators…drilling away! LOL
Date: 2/7/2023 8:34:00 AM
Ouch, teeth are fine until they start playing up, I'd rather have a baby than severe toothache lol. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/7/2023 10:58:00 AM
Only for the end result, Tom…lol! You have nooooo idea what it’s like to give birth, but nice try!
Date: 2/7/2023 7:49:00 AM
A beautiful and meaningful poem, Kim! Your great imagery shed more beauty on this poem. Blessings my friend.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/7/2023 10:59:00 AM
Thank you, Lasaad!
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