I Wish I’d Looked After Me Teeth

On the occasion of poet Pam Ayres’ birthday, we thought we’d share this beauty: Oh, I Wish I’d Looked After Me Teeth.

Here’s an excerpt that is particularly delightful:

If I’d known I was paving the way
To cavities, caps and decay
The murder of fillin’s
Injections and drillin’s,
I’d have thrown all me sherbet away.

To read the entire poem, visit Pam’s website here. (To hear Pam read it aloud, as only Pam Ayres can, click the “Listen” link at the top of the poem.)

Happy Birthday, Pam!