The dentists in Marrakech
collect teeth to tell stories
The more teeth they collect
the more stories they have to tell
Worn-out wooden signs have all manner of
gum & teeth, drawings & paintings for each dentist
The dentists in Marrakech are skilled
at pulling out molars & wisdom
In tiny cubbyholes, along
narrow medina streets, you can glance inside
No waiting room, no receptionist
you walk into their dentist's chair and mirror
Could be a barber
but there is no pole, no scissors
Just knives, pliers, a hand-operated drill
and a smiling dentist waiting for you
Smiling with perfect teeth
not his own
The dentists in Marrakech
will give you a good price for every tooth pulled
It is an honor for them
to remove your mouth
The stories in their jars
are priceless