Summary

The website content is a whimsical Christmas poem that humorously reimagines the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" song with a focus on dental health and love.

Abstract

The poem, titled "A Christmas Poem — “What is love to you?”," creatively uses the theme of tooth decay to count down the days leading up to Christmas. Each day presents a new, quirky gift related to dental care or interpersonal relationships, such as "two unstable narcissists," "three tickets through the isthmus," and "four rolls of dental floss." The poem is accompanied by a photograph of a serene winter scene, credited to Himal Rana from Unsplash. The text also includes a call to action, inviting readers to join Medium through the author's referral link, and concludes with a mention of the author's name, Lisa Gerard Braun, alongside other names, possibly contributors or inspirations, Graham Cooke and David Perlmutter.

Opinions

The author playfully suggests that love can be found in unexpected places, even in the context of dental issues.
The poem may imply a satirical commentary on the commercialization of Christmas, replacing traditional gifts with odd and humorous items.
The inclusion of "two unstable narcissists" could be a tongue-in-cheek critique of the complexities of modern relationships.
The repeated refrain of the gifts accumulated each day emphasizes the importance of dental hygiene in a light-hearted manner.
By mentioning "ten vaccinated patrons," the poem subtly touches on the significance of health and vaccination in society.
The author's invitation to join Medium through their referral link suggests a desire to foster a community of readers and support for writers on the platform.

A Christmas Poem — “What is love to you?”

Christmas is love

On the first day, the tooth decay caused my true love to give me a dove in an apple tree.

On the second day of tooth decay, my true love gave me two unstable narcissists and a dove in an apple tree.

On the third day of tooth decay, my true love gave me three tickets through the isthmus, two unstable narcissists, and a dove in an apple tree.

On the fourth day of tooth decay, my true love gave me four rolls of dental floss, three tickets through the isthmus, two unstable narcissists, and a dove in an apple tree.

On the fifth day of tooth decay, my true love gave me five noticeable grimaces.

Four rolls of dental floss. Three tickets through the isthmus. Two unstable narcissists and a dove in an apple tree.

On the sixth day of tooth decay, my true love gave me six left-handed gloves.

Five noticeable grimaces.

Four rolls of dental floss. Three tickets through the isthmus. Two unstable narcissists and a dove in an apple tree.

On the seventh day of tooth decay. My true love gave me seven viscous discussions. Six left-handed gloves.

Five noticeable grimaces,