Hey! It’s National Fresh Breath Day!

If it’s August 6th, bad breath would be poorly timed.

Harper Thorpe
No Crime in Rhymin’

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Sorry — Sigourney Weaver accidentally sent a picture from a particularly Bad Breath Day. (Image Source)

It’s National Fresh Breath Day.
I hope you’re doing your part.
Wearing your mask when talking’s
not foolproof, but a good start.

Note: If your breath really stinks,
halitophobia’s not an irrational fear.
If you’re both wearing masks,
and you’re not really sure,
backoff if she starts to tear.

It’s not that I am worried
about my mouthwash failing.
I don’t want hurt feelings when —
“Would you please stop exhaling!”

Oral hygiene is the key,
or hazard the smell of dung.
Brushing teeth is a given,
but not many brush their tongue.

Ninety percent of bad breath
is caused by tongue bacteria.
Your mom told you to brush it,
“Required French kiss criteria!”

Drag a spoon, back of your tongue.
Let it dry — hold to your nose.
If it stinks, spooning’s over.
Wasn’t lust curling…

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Harper Thorpe
No Crime in Rhymin’

Engaged citizen, poet, musician, humorist, family man. I value irreverence, soulfulness, and a big heart. Offering insight, introspection, shock & aw shucks!