Teeth sensitive to the sand 
in salad greens-- 
   I'm getting old. 
    
Translated by Robert Hass
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    Teeth sensitive to the sand 
in salad greens-- 
   I'm getting old. 
    
Translated by Robert Hass
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Comments1Love how this resonates with getting older. "Teeth sensitive to the sand" in salad greens - dang, that hits close to home!Gues we all begin to feel that crunchy reality eventually.