THERE IS NO NOW IN WAITING

Waiting for the dentist’s assault,

my breathing grinds to a halt,

I tighten up, anticipating pain.

A metallic taste is in my mouth.

Suddenly,

I sense subtle movements of my breath.

My tongue lets go.

No longer waiting,

I’m now in the dentist’s chair.

Now.

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