The Teeth Taker

I heard you put gum in your sister’s hair-- is that true?

No? You’re not lying are you? Well, that’s good.

I mean, you wouldn’t want the Teeth Taker to come-- would you?

What-- You don’t  know the Teeth Taker?

Well, you know about the Tooth Fairy right? Of course you do--

Well, the Teeth Taker is her evil twin brother.

The Teeth Taker tried to steal his sister’s magic,

but, the Tooth Fairy stopped him, and put a curse on him.

She turned him into a monster: replacing his skin and bones-- with rotting teeth.

But, that wasn’t all, he was forced to constantly rebuild himself,

taking teeth from lying little boys and girls as they sleep.

How do you know if he’s coming? Well, as long as you don’t lie you’re safe.

However, if you do happen to be a liar-- they say if you listen very carefully you might just hear him...

You’ll hear the pitter-patter clatter of his tooth-tipped toes,

as he skitters and scuttles on skull-torn bones.

You might even hear him quietly weep,

as his brittle limbs crack and creak.

He slowly opens the door to see the little liar,

as he sleeps and dreams-- ignorant of the dire.

You’ll feel a prick as his needle-like finger numbs,

then he plucks a tooth from blood-slicked gums.

He’ll pop out one after another-- and slowly maim,

as he carefully cares for his failing fragile frame.

After he’s finally torn away the last tooth,

he shuffles away-- abandoning the blood soaked youth.

He curses and cries as he finally leaves,

leaking silent tears as he grieves--

knowing there will never be enough teeth.

Well, at least that’s what I’ve heard.

Of course that’s true-- would I lie to you?

Goodnight champ, see you in the morning!

What’s that?

You did put gum in her hair?

Oh...

Well... I’m sure you’ll be fine.