Just For You Poetry

I sat biting my nails in the waiting room.
Despite being terrified, I'd arrived early
at the Denist's for my nightmarish ordeal.
I did know the score for I'd been there before -
Tiresome wisdom teeth that cause acute pain.
Yet I was shaking like an aspen - afraid
to expose the erring tooth to dental pliers.

The Dentist - a no-nonsense kind of fellow-
remained unfazed and politely but firmly
informed me that an extraction was a must.
I shut my eyes as he filled a long syringe,
with a fine needle which would be used to numb
my painful jaw- before I could react,
he had jabbed his weapon into my mouth thrice.
I winced, did not scream incase his hand shook.

Minutes later, when my jaw felt quite heavy,
the dentist went into action - like a gardener.
He seemed to dig around the offending tooth
brusquely telling me it was stubbornly stuck.
After what seemed, like a long loosening session,
his dreadful pliers appeared - I shuddered
He ignored my silent protests, and pulled hard
Out came the tooth- I felt a sense of relief.....

After all, it was not so bad, with the ice packs
And pain-killers, I am creeping back to normal....

Ouch hate visits to the dentist no matter what. I enjoyed your discomfort and terror.

Wisdom teeth are always so deeply embedded that they never want to leave you..

i think you were very brave Sandra..

Ouch, indeed! I was unlucky enough to have my four wisdom teeth pulled while stationed overseas....and the dentist was none to gentle and none too caring about how he approached, and proceeded, to rip those teeth away, Sandra. I certainly hope you heal up quickly and never have to go through such a painful ordeal again, Ma'am.

My dear friend the read made me shudder - you are so so brave. Hugs for sharing this ordeal with us.

I felt your pain reading this, Sandra. I do hope you feel better soon.

A vivid and horrific description pf your ordeal and I felt I was there watching it all take place. Wisdom teeth can be stubborn to remove and it is good to know you are beginning to feel normal again. It is great to see you on the site again Sandra!