Many sleepless nights,
Day after day.
Sheer bloody agony,
That won't go away.
To visit that place,
Is the lesser evil.
And pay for pain,
To cease my upheaval.
As I take my turn,
In this den of dread.
Manic thoughts begin,
To fill my head.
That morbid fear,
Of that incessant drill.
This time I know,
It's out to kill.
Or of that needle,
So long and cruel.
So lethal so sharp,
Made of cold steel.
Sit down relax,
He does softly say.
Now open wide,
And I'm his prey.
Oh that looks bad,
I'll whip it out.
There is no time,
To protest or shout.
And now that needle,
Plunges earthly deep.
Your eyes fill up,
And tears do seep.
And now the drill,
That burrows deep.
It makes you groan,
It makes you weep.
And while performing,
His Marathon Man act.
He decides to engage,
In one-way chit-chat.
This angel of death,
This dentist from hell.
When the torture's ended,
He wishes you well.
I splutter a goodbye,
And an all the best.
I leave double quick,
Like all the rest.
He utters goodbye,
Have a splendid day.
Oh and on your way out,
Don't forget to pay.
I've paid enough,
In pain and fears.
I need a rest,
To dry my tears.
Copyright Shaun Cronick 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Before I realised that this was about a dentist I assumed it would be about Dr. Josef Mengele. Intense imagery vividly portrayed (as always) and I believe that you deserve no less than a 10. Great piece!
Thank you for another kind comment Bryony, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And The FULL COMPLETED version of It Knows What Scares You is nearly ready I'll PM you as soon as it's up.And just to keep the wolf from your door and if you have time I've upped Jack The Ripper Returns and The Not So Frail And Innocent Looking Old Lady.Enjoy at your peril! ! !
What a wonderful story that we can all relate to. So vividly portrayed.As if I am in the dentist clinic waiting for my turn. The Poet brilliantly describe the pain and fears of being treated by a dentist. So beautifully crafted and presented. On to my Poem List.
Thank you Rose Marie for another kind and so generous comment. Apologies If I haven't been on top of my game recently that changes from now on. My pain has been extracted! ! ! May God Bless and Keep you good Rose Marie.
What an avid description of a vist to the dentist. I think that this poem is a piece of work that is Very well composed. Thank you for sharing my poet friend.
And I thank you for your most gracious comment James. Take care man.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I need a rest, To dry my tears. it is fantastic ending of this rare and unique poem with many beautiful rhyme and rhythm... always you are trying to bring a new theme that renewing and updating your readers with the best reward....thanks 10+++
Thanks Soran for your kind and welcome comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it and take care man. And your poem Travels is the stuff dreams are made of, among your many others.