L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Toothache

Nothing is worse than a toothache
Especially when the tooth is no longer there,
Having been extracted with great care
Six days ago, and I still feel the quake.

written September 19, 2021

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Rico Leffanta September 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM At least your ex-tooth knows it is missed? Rico Leffanta September 21, 2021 at 11:10 AM Perhaps it is hanging around for your, "Well done my good and faithful servant" blessing? L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 1:18 PM I suppose, Rico. Saw the dentist a couple of hours ago, and he said it is healing, just being slow about it.

Caren Krutsinger September 20, 2021 at 11:01 AM I am sorry to hear it, but hoping things are better since your sense of humor is in tact.

Alexis Y. September 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM Hi Milt, I know the feeling, to me a toothache is up there(if not worse ) with labor pains. It's excruciating pain. I hope you feel better soon-Alexis L Milton Hankins September 19, 2021 at 8:43 PM Thanks so much, Alexis. I've been suffering with it since Monday when I had the offending tooth pulled. I think some abcess may have lingered behind.

Nancy Kaufman September 19, 2021 at 12:48 PM sorry Milton, I hope you were put on anti biotics? If it continues you better see an emergency dentist asap. L Milton Hankins September 19, 2021 at 8:44 PM Yes, I'm on antibiotics. If it is not better by tomorrow, I'll be hitting up my dentist! Thanks, Nancy.

Tom Cunningham September 19, 2021 at 12:43 PM You have my sympathy Milton, I'd rather have a baby lol. Tom L Milton Hankins September 19, 2021 at 8:44 PM Nothing frightens me more than a toothache, which is why I had the offending tooth pulled. Apparently some abcess remained behind to torment me. Thanks, Tom.