The Terrifying Dental Appointment

Steven West
Another trip to the dentist,
Another doomsday awaits,
What will he do to my teeth?
What is my unspeakable fate?

Will he be pleasant
Or will he show his diabolical sneer?
Thank heavens I only go to the dentist
One time a year.

He has a new hygienist.
Her name is Cindy Plaque.
I heard that one of her patient's
Had a screaming attack.

I just hope Dr. R. Canal
Doesn't drill too deep.
Otherwise I hope that he puts me
Into a DEEP SLEEP!

I'm beginning to have second thoughts.
I don't need to see the dentist today.
My toothache doesn't hurt that much.
Eventually, the pain will just go away.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Lorraine Yapps Cohen9/12/2011

    Humorous, but not funny. I can relate!

  • Mary Oberg9/9/2011

    My dentist has a good sense of humor. Good poem!

  • Lodie Quezada9/9/2011

    Yes, it is.

  • Rebecca Bardelli9/9/2011

    Great poem, I don't like dentists!

  • Peter Flom9/9/2011

    Poor dentists.

  • Harriet Steinberg9/8/2011

    That was funny----keep them coming, Steven.

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