Remembering Tooth #5

And all those others taken for granted

Once upon a time, not all that long ago, tiny tooth buds nestled in a minute peanut shape. Month by month, protection grew around them. Two rows of buds, deep and deeper, they nestled safely. When the baby saw the light of day, the teeth stayed hidden in the dark.

But in due time, these tiny pearls of white made their appearance. One by one, hot with pressure and pain, they pushed their way into a petite smile, each greeted with ooo’s and aaah’s.