Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Brush 'Em. Floss 'Em. Swish 'Em. Spit!

In the spirit of sharing and, admittedly, to create some interest in the book itself, here's the bonus rhyme from my latest book, "My Tooth Is Loose", announced below.  The challenge is to get through the rhyme without dribbling a little drool down your chin.  Now imagine reading it with a couple of front teeth missing.  The fun boggles the mind.

Enjoy!


Brush ‘Em. Floss ‘Em. Swish ‘Em. Spit!

By Bill Kirk

After breakfast, grab the toothpaste.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
Clean those teeth until you’re blue faced.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!

Pull some floss, then spin and twist it.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
 ‘Round two fingers!  Almost missed it!
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!

Floss between your teeth is gliding.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
Up-down, back-forth, slipping, sliding.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!

Slurp some water. Swish it! Swish it!
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
Make a fish face.  Squeeze it! Squish it!
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!

Morning dental duty’s finished.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
Dawn ‘til dusk—tooth health replenished.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!

Dinner’s done and day’s depleted.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
Then at bedtime, fun’s repeated.
Brush ‘em. Floss ‘em. Swish ‘em. Spit!
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3 comments:

  1. Susan HornbachJune 20, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Loved it bill. Send it out to all dentists with your cover art from "My Tooth is Loose" and info on it. Instruct them to hang it in their office. May be a very good marketing tool. You could even have a few dozen printed on heavy stock for them to hang up. Just my two cents.

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  2. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    This is adorable and oh, so necessary. I love the imagery of it. You captured the twice daily event with aplomb! Glad you shared it.

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  3. billkirkwritesJune 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for dropping by, Susan and Nancy. Hoping it will get a bite or nibble from pretty much anyone with teeth....

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