Tooth Too Sweet

Metaphors and punchlines?
You get tired of forcing them when all you can think about is your recovery from,
Pain.
Whether it be emotional,
Physical,
Or both,
Pain only gets stronger the more you sugarcoat what isn’t meant to be sweet.
So,
I’ve had to cut back.
Cutting back on similes and such invigorating my sweet tooth before I can no longer have any in mind.
Before the doc is forced to remove it against your will.
Before you are doomed by the one bit of news you prayed to never come.

“Sorry to tell ya,
But!
No more cheat days,
Man…”