my mouth hurts

I carry my stress in my mouth.

I've got a burnt tongue
and yesterday I bit my cheek
and I'm afraid my wisdom teeth might be coming in
and my jaw is sore from clenching it
and every day I push on a crooked tooth in hopes I can fix it.

It hurts.
 
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cinnamonwarmth

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