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ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

0 posted 2001-12-26 12:05 PM

First tooth to push though my gums
meant others would follow one by one
first baby on the block with a full mouth set
and then to the dentist, my parents followed next.

First brush, the mishwak, used in ancient times
was applied to clean the gums and remove the grime,
first cleaning agent, pumice rubbed in haste
was a far cry from the first toothpaste.

so dental care moves on to oral hygiene
and product development took off with steam,
the powdered pumice was thrown away
and modern toothpaste became a mainstay.

first tooth to brush and then to gleam
first toothed smile building self-esteem
lucky man whose teeth have given you a bite
in a world of romance, the fires they'd ignite.

[This message has been edited by ecrivan (12-28-2001 11:12 AM).]

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

1 posted 2001-12-26 12:26 PM

You do have a way with words....

that indeed is a poet....well done sir...Happy Holidays..

Lauren~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

peaches73533
Senior Member

since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

2 posted 2001-12-26 12:57 PM

Well said.
Peaches

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

3 posted 2001-12-27 11:35 PM

thankyou peaches and Lauren,

you will enjoy my writes, so stay tuned

Happy Holidays.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

4 posted 2001-12-28 10:40 PM

Wow.......a poem about teeth, Martin.
You think of the most interesting topics.
I think you should send this to your dentist.
He/she will probably enjoy it.

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

5 posted 2001-12-28 11:09 PM

lets say my last dental call was 11 years back..think it's about time for a cleaning

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

6 posted 2001-12-28 11:38 PM

got news for you, powdered pumice is still used for many things in dentistry

and yes, I'd know

How fun to read a poem about dentisty....

N orth Carolina Girl
Senior Member

since 2001-12-04

Posts 962
NC,USA

7 posted 2001-12-29 11:04 AM

Martin,I would never have thought of writing a poem about teeth.GREAT!

Juanita

"always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to:

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

8 posted 2001-12-29 11:10 AM

Wow who would ever think to write about teeth. and such a nice write at that..loved it. going to go brush my teeth now. Hmm thanks for reminding me.

see I have a nice smile...LOL strbbux

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

9 posted 2001-12-29 11:15 AM

SEA,

now I'm in a dilemma, if powdered pumice is kept...I'll have to 'darn' this poem.lol

Juanita,

neat way to get young kids to brush
have then recite Martin's poem, no fuss!

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

10 posted 2001-12-29 11:22 AM

good idea strbbxx, think I'll do that too
if only it was as easy to keep away the flu

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