Toothache
by Sam M. Phillips

Hole in tooth,
Yet another proof
I don’t care what happens to me,
Luckily I have my family
To support me through calamity,
The new amity
I have for them
Helps me deal
With the strong emotions I feel.

I reel under emotional pain,
Now physical to add to the strain,
My brain can only handle so much,
And a broken tooth can be such
An awful burden,
I’m certain
I’ll get through this,
Life is hit and miss,
We can’t expect bliss
In all things,
Ups and downs
Is what life brings.

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