Thursday, July 7, 2005

The Tooth Fairy On Welfare Comments

Rating: 4.3

A sudden surge of boys
with their smiles punched out,
care of a local Tough Man contest.
It was all I needed
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Chris Tusa
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Chris Tusa 07 July 2005

Thanks. I was concerned about this one. I liked it, but I wasn't sure others would. Thanks again, Chris

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Eric Paul Shaffer 07 July 2005

I agree with Poetry Hound. This is a good poem. I particularly like the idea of a dramatic monologue from the Tooth Fairy, a figure who gets too little attention. I like that arresting opening line. Good Work.

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Poetry Hound 07 July 2005

Whimsical and imaginative. Best poem I've seen today.

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Chris Tusa

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