Aaah

I recline into the chaise

to lounge into its space

my eyes blink to the glare

that winks from above

dark shades assist me

and I…relax…

A shadow lingers close,

gushing water echoes

a steely silence follows

then an ear-piercing screech

Masked face hovers

shiny tool he’s discovered

muffled voice orders

“open up!”

I say, “Aaah”, descends a face

metal against fangs

bitter, sour and coarse

my jaws remain open, but clenched

Alas, the ordeal is over

my mouth closes

my tongue snakes over the grit

the hollow now filled

My dentist removes his mask, smiles and says, “You’re done”.