Curious Ideas

Blessed are the Teeth

my children
hear me
blessed are the teeth
they bear the bite
even when jaws tremble

blessed are those who chew slowly
tasting life
in every morsel

blessed are the molars
turning gristle
into something soft

blessed are those who floss
sweeping spaces
where decay waits

blessed are those who smile
their teeth
shine into darkness

blessed are the toothless
they know patience
humility
the art of savoring
without biting

blessed are the brushes
they keep mouths
at peace

blessed are the gums
quietly holding all together

blessed are the dentists
mending
what is broken
teaching care
for what is forgotten

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