Another patient would be filled with dread.
A patient person might anticipate
a dosage of discomfort. I instead
am almost eager for my dental date.
I’m ready to recline and let him drill
who knows his work as well as I know mine.
I get a change today. I’ll know the thrill
passivity; my will I will resign.

He says he uses water and low speed;
from plastic surgery he lifts his style.
He’ll try to save all teeth. He’ll tuck, I’ll bleed
and I’ll have cleaner taste and better smile.
I’ll take my inspiration through a mask
while someone else performs a special task.