Tooth

Sharing hard candy with her best friend Shirley Impossible task if deciduous teeth are lost prematurely Although each child progresses in a different rate My predecessor took its time as I came in a little late I caused Chloé pain erupting—cutting through her gum An icepack so frigid was chilling, making me numb Chloés sneaky attempts to hide sweets in her room Have cost her front baby teeth to come out to soon Candy, I chomp up and bite down ‘til it’s in many pieces Crunchy and noisy, sugar and saliva all over me releases A child should brush us teeth, at least twice per day And avoid sugary foods that promote tooth decay A stubborn child who doesn’t listen to mom's wise advice Needs to be told over again, more than once more than twice A sweet tooth like me never gives in and so, I have a chip Off to the dentist we’ll go, for a temporary behind Chloé’s sore lip!