Several Days of Agony
Several days of agony;
Last night...almost doubled up.
Moaning in pain.
Even through pain killers.
Phoned dentist: Appt. at 2.40...
Timed it badly.
Started out; it was raining.
Had to double back and change.
Was almost late. Put on anorak.
Stuffed shoes in rugby shirt;
In bag. Wore cap.
Took cheque book.
Change of trousers.
Mine got drenched.
Changed there.
Young guy thought I was crazy.
I stripped the anorak.
Went in; waited.
The dentist poked around
and touched decay.
It was so painful; I cried out.
He went to work.
He temporarily filled it.
I was exhilarated.
(Based on diary notes made March 2013).
Copyright © Carl Halling | Year Posted 2015
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