I Give Up (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

I don't remember the last time I went to a dentist--I hate going to the dentist. Not only do they drill your teeth, they drill your wallet also. And I swear when they give you a shot they TRY to inflict as much pain as possible, like if they don't then you won't be getting your money's worth. Hope your pain goes away soon.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

hmmm so you don't like to have your teeth worked on...........

hmmmm..........I'll have to keep this in mind with the blood soaked sponges.......

I feel for you sweety, tooth pain is the worst!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

(((ed)))

you're not only looking at a stormphobic, you're also looking at a dentist-phobe *BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR* i'd rather they cut off my arms and legs than to go to the dentist

hope you feel better--have you tried putting vanilla extract on your problem tooth? don't drink it, just rinse with it--works for me

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. *cringing*

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Ah Ed, I can relate! hate the dentist! excellent, hope you feel better soon,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Came and visit my daughter she is a dentist too....lol!!

I hope you feel better already!!

Love Tinky-Pooh

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

make sure he gives you plenty of laughing gas or tell him to knock your ass out!

i hate the dentist too, but soemtimes we must go when our teeth act up! NOT fun!

hope you feel better soon; take care of yourself, and take it easy!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your fellow dentist phobic texas friend, karen lynn. :(

Reviewed by Antoinette Kopperfield

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Ed, I had to log back in to comment on this gem...
I liked your verses

'No not the butcher with a knife, nor a hangman with a rope,
No, not even death with his scythe'

I literally laughed out loud...not at your pain but your very clever way of describing what is one of our most greatest fears. Great write!
Antoinette

Reviewed by Michael Charles Messineo

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Ed, look at it this way.... The pain is much less than for us to read some of your poems. LOL ... Good luck my friend!!!

...Michael

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Nothing worse than a darn toothache, Poet!!! Well almost nothing…lol. I am quite sure you realize not only do they inflict PAIN on You when they do their thing, but You also have to pay them to do it too!!! (OUCH). I think THEY are the one’s who invented S&M…I hate going to the Dentist… Now remember Big Ed, this is only going to be a little bit uncomfortable… bull crap!!! It’s going to be the most painful moment in your life!!!… I feel for You Poet, I really do!!! Don’t forget to get your lollypop… Better You than Me… Tranquil Peace thru Pain.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 8, 2004

Ed, run out and rent the movie, Castaway, with Tom Hanks. Stranded on an island, he has to yank out his own tooth - no dentists available. Very instructional, and I hope to use his technique - if and when Rebecca gets a toothache.