how are things?

the dentist is a nag.
but a sweet one.
brushing is fine, she says,
it's the disinterest in
flossing
that we need to discuss.
maybe we should do
some x rays,
get the blue light out
and check for
cancer.
open wide, I need to
put some cardboard
boxes in under
your tongue.
spit, rinse. so how are
things?