An Unusual Colonoscopy

I stepped in for my first colonoscopy. I was nervous everyone could see
I had a choice to be awake or put out if I was skittish...but no not me

I chose the former so I could watch my own ass on TV
They go right up your canal with a camera like an RV

Imagine my surprise when up my butt they found my phone
The tiny ones they use to make before the smart cell phone

But here's the clincher it was set on vibrate. The doc was suspicious
"My wife insisted" I told him "she bribed me with cake. It was delicious"

Then the doctor red faced handed me something, said "what's this"
I borrowed his bifocals. It was a rolled up playbill. He looked pissed.

"I can explain. It's dated Sep. 8, 2001. That's my wife's 40th birthday
We were drinking. We lost it, got a fancy room right after the play"

He handed me one more thing, a broken pencil if you will
"I'm a mathematician. I was constipated I took a special pill

Then I used math to work it out with a pencil. This one I suppose 
It broke. I thought I got it all. I guess I didn't. I mean who knows?"

The good news is the test went well my colon was clear
They found nothing threatening just stuff that was *****

I must admit however ever since that very day I live in absolute fear
That doctor knows my wife's father. I tell  you this, in case I disappear



10/02/2014
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May Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 11:29 AM
You certainly took the concept in another direction...Very unique and funny...Nicely done
Mohn Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Love your take on this contest Maurice...good luck
Lindley Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Man , your write cheered me greatly with its clever humor !! Thanks, and I will now go check out your new contest as I just saw reply here mentioning it.
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 12:38 AM
a quick soupmail.
Mcintosh Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Very creative... All my best wishes. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
Mcdaid Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 3:06 AM
always such a pleasure reading your pieces maurice
Petersen Potter Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:31 PM
This poem is so clever cute and funny, Maurice! Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it sure made me grin while reading it. Lol. Congrats about this new contest of yours too. Very contemporary and creative my friend! Good luck with it and hope that many poets participate. I'll try my best if I have the time and the right idea for it. Cheers and Hugs! Love and light! xxxx D.
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Wow, thank you I just realized the way I posted this it sounds like my contest. Now I have specified it is Craig's contest again thank you for the heads up.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 9:39 AM
This is very creative, I enjoyed emensely. Interestingly my Birthday is September the eighth..
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Happy belated birthday, how does it feel being 35 which is also an eight when you add the two numbers up.
Onclaud Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 8:29 AM
very different and creatively done, Maurice... I had those tests and yes, your piece displays a most contemporary mood.. enjoyed.. huggs
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM
It is amazing how quick you can develop a sense of humor when they put a camera in you.
Dietrich Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 11:21 PM
I'll fave it just because it shows how clever you can be with so little to work with!!
Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 8:57 PM
hahaha
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM
OMG have they started posting those nude pnotos of me again?
Dietrich Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 11:20 PM
OMG, my friend. You are brilliant. I saw that contest and I just said to myself NO WAY I am gonna try this one. But you pulled it right out of your ass. hahahaha. For real!!!
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:42 PM
You hit the nail on the head. That is why I posted the rules.
Gorelick Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Absolutely the funniest I've read in a while. sick humor, but I love it ..BG
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Thank you Barbara.
Smith Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM
Lol....fabulous my friend....they'll find my head or your boot when I get one done.....cheers :)
Yvonne Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 12:53 PM
You promised not to tell anyone about my boot. I told you I don't remember a thing from that night.
Chircop Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Wahahaha!!!This is so funny.Hilarious : ).. Still laughing.A good one indeed : )
Yvonne Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Hey Char I better go check your page see what you have written.
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:26 PM
OMG this is soooooooooo funny Maurice you even managed to get the constipated mathematician joke in - sheer genius! Its a 7 from me - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xxx
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:57 PM
its one of my favourites Lol Hugs jan xxx
Yvonne Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:53 PM
As soon as I saw the broken pencil on the list I remembered that joke.
Yvonne Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:52 PM
I was hoping no one would know that old joke, but I should of guessed that you probably know a brick load of jokes.
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