THE STORM IN A TEACUP
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:35 pm
A sequel to my poem "The Words I Hate to Hear" submitted a few weeks ago about my pending root canal treatment.
Mention of Brekky Creek T Bone refers to Brisbane's Breakfast Creek Hotel, famous for the generous sized and tasty steaks served at its bistro.
The Storm in a Teacup
Why was I so worried, it didn’t hurt at all,
now that I’m all root canalled I can stand up tall.
Admittedly the wallet came out black and blue
but that part was expected, from the start I knew.
At last I can anticipate a bite of juicy steak,
not that froggy Tartere, but one I can partake
in testing tooth seventeen, see that it’s been mended
back to a strong chomper as the exercise intended.
No more soup and pasta, or noodles and white bread
I can chew on toaster sized multi grain instead.
Brekky Creek sized T Bone will circle on my plate
peanuts will be gobbled, on that there’s no debate.
As well, I can advise there’s also more good news,
my dentist and his family are going on a cruise.
Don’t know where they’re going, think it’s on a yacht,
pleased to know my visa card has subsidised the lot.
Jeff Thorpe 29 March 2012 ©
Mention of Brekky Creek T Bone refers to Brisbane's Breakfast Creek Hotel, famous for the generous sized and tasty steaks served at its bistro.
The Storm in a Teacup
Why was I so worried, it didn’t hurt at all,
now that I’m all root canalled I can stand up tall.
Admittedly the wallet came out black and blue
but that part was expected, from the start I knew.
At last I can anticipate a bite of juicy steak,
not that froggy Tartere, but one I can partake
in testing tooth seventeen, see that it’s been mended
back to a strong chomper as the exercise intended.
No more soup and pasta, or noodles and white bread
I can chew on toaster sized multi grain instead.
Brekky Creek sized T Bone will circle on my plate
peanuts will be gobbled, on that there’s no debate.
As well, I can advise there’s also more good news,
my dentist and his family are going on a cruise.
Don’t know where they’re going, think it’s on a yacht,
pleased to know my visa card has subsidised the lot.
Jeff Thorpe 29 March 2012 ©
new ones come up to take their place.