Dentists
Isaac J. Baker

They scrape away
the scum.

They carve out
the rot.

They fill in
the holes.

And, most importantly, they numb
the pain.

Is there a more noble profession?




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About the Author
Isaac James Baker is a young writer originally from New Jersey. He focuses on poetry, short stories and non-fiction. A journalist and reporter by trade, he currently works as a communications specialist for the Federal Election Commission. He enjoys art, nature, politics and wine and attempts to share his love of life with others through his writing. He recently finished his first novel, Broken Bones, which is the story of a young man’s struggle in a psychotic ward for individuals with anorexia nervosa. He lives in Washington, D.C.
Email: isaacjamesbaker@yahoo.com


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