I was once less scared of who I used to be

Maybe that is why I truly loved my teeth story

It was a great conversation starter, and people enjoyed it

When I told them about swings and messy childhood pictures.

Also, it made me laugh when my dentist warned me

That without braces I'll have problems with matrimony;

Like that even made sense.

But one day after a few years

Those words began to echo in my ears

And I stopped smiling for a while.

I was once more scared of the person I used to be

So I wanted to hide behind covers

And smile without showing my teeth

I wanted to be locked in my room

And not have any people to meet. 

Now I'm back to enjoying my stick out teeth

On most days they show the world

That I'm as happy as can be

I smile so hard that my teeth don't fit

Its like when I smile

The world knows that I mean I it.