Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Waterloo Teeth Comments
Rating: ★5.0
At the peak of their powers, from London to Leith
They died in their dozens, brave, coward and thief
But to sufferers with toothache each man did bequeath
A prize beyond measure, his Waterloo teeth
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Paul Brookes
15 February 2017
A great poem about a little known phenomenon written with verve and wit enjoyed mightily
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8/4/2025 5:32:00 PM # 1.0.0
My wife's Direct Ancestor, a Cameron, fought at Waterloo but survived with his teeth! A very sad and also a very funny poem with a terrific rhythm. Must go in my favourites' list, Sheena.