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Jul 2012
Does that mean my wisdom teeth
have finally spoken to you?
They know things I don't.

Will you finally give me freedom
or do I have to search for that too?
A longer leash would be good.

Finally, growing up
in your eyes, Ma.
I hope I'm making you proud.

When I'm done losing teeth,
when I'm done growing old,
I want to be able to say
I've changed the world.

One last question, though,
Ma, will the tooth fairy come?
My mouth is one messed up piece of art.
Crooked teeth, bleeding gums, missing pieces.
anyone would think I've been the aftermath
of a brutal bar fight for my whole life.
mads
Written by
mads  Melbourne
(Melbourne)   
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