DENTAL COURT

An experimental journey to Dental Court.

We’ve commenced this meeting,

Between the Teeth.

To reach a conclusion,

Over which.

The Tongue’s foulness,

Has harmed us so.

Deliberating insult;

Turning friend to foe.

 

Sir Incisor, first on the stand,

Said as much, looking around.

“On the night of the fourth,

At the helm of glee.

The accused Mr. Tongue,

Enraged with greed.

Insulted our friend,

With a horrid word,

Left me in shock,

The word was ****.”

 

(Groans of Displeasure/Discomfort)

 

“ORDER!! ORDER!!”

Called Premolar, the Judge.

“We now call Canine,

To the Stand!”

 

Lady Canine a Tooth,

With utter respect.

Looked sharp and stunning,

In Her Enamel Dress.

“I bring testimony,

In front of thee.

Of another incident,

Of discontent.

On the night of the Tenth,

Dishonorable Tongue,

Initiated a fight.

That cracked

Master’s skull.

The word he used…

I felt so betrayed…

Caused me sleepless nights

And some Tooth Decay-”

(Enraged gasps were heard as she lifted her bandaged root)

“I’d rather die

Than recount THAT word.

But I’ll try my best,

He said…

Mo…the…r….*….*”

(OUTRAGE in the Dental Court)

Canine was trembling,

In a delirious manner.

Thus called the judge,

For the Medic Molar.

“You are free,

From Dental Duty,

Ma’am.

Your testimony has

Been duly heard.”

 

And as Canine was briskly

Flossed away.

Premolar racked his

Weighty brain.

He wasn’t long,

In this thoughtful state.

“I’ve come up with,

Fit Punishment!”

 

“As Presiding Judge,

Over this case.

I thus find Tongue,

GUILTY of Distaste!!”

(Thunderous Claps From the Toothy Crowd)

“I find Fit Punishment,

For Tongue to be.

A unanimous bite,

From all the TEETH!”

 

Master,

Busily chewing some gum.

Felt tremendous pain,

From biting his Tongue.

 

****!!!

 

-M.Babu-

Author's Note

I apologize for the length. I was getting tired of my boring poetry and felt like I needed something highly unordinary. Hope I delivered this exceptionally? Please, I do need honest thoughts.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Brilliant, clever, intense (intentional pun tho not very clever) .. laughed and frowned alternately. The erratic meter is/was like an erratic heartbeat, the kind you feel when in that dreaded chair. Dialogue exceptionally funny, no matter the length. Could make a novella if you had the urge and patience, would make great reading in the dentist's waiting room!!

[Judy Ponceby]

Most excellent FUN! So creative and enjoyable! :) Loved this :)

[Samantha ~virginpoet]

I liked this a lot it was funny and witty

100/100

[Jake Staffeld]

This is a good piece. Full of fun and humor, but still has the vivid imagery you're so good at. Plus, it manages to capture the imagination, which is one of the most important things a writer does. You should be unordinary more often.

[hopelove]

i love it

[Tate Morgan]

this is indeed a case of unique endeavor I laughed as i read it

[Kiri Nells]

Ah! I love it! It's very humorous and much needed. You delivered it exceptionally. Great write :)

[Bryan Micheni]

:) nice one:) worst dots i ever read, including sinde's:)

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brilliantly engaging - I love the use of teeth personified! And so masterfully done...bravo