Sunday, September 6, 2015

Toothbrushing

Four boys got appliances in their mouths.
They need to brush and floss more diligently.

Two boys had never tried the sonic toothbrush.
They were terrified.

I will not describe the contortions required to brush their teeth.
There were many.

But in the end, I think they were a little chagrined
By the extent of their protesting

Over the non-traumatic reality
Of the brushing itself.

Change is hard.
When it happens, though,

I will hope for the laughter from a tickling toothbrush,
And abashment for the vehemence of unnecessary protest.

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