Call the Doctor

my feet smell my nose runs my heart breaks my tongue is tied my liver is chopped my brain is cramped my spare rib is missing my throat harbors a frog my sweet tooth is craving my eye teeth need glasses my funny bone isn’t laughing my athlete’s foot lost the race my sense of humor is twisted my heel ran back to Achilles my ear drum lost its rhythm my pinky broke its promise my mouth has a foot in it my toes are hammered my fingers are crossed my lips are sealed my fever broke my breath is short I’m long in the tooth I can’t see eye to eye the bridge of my nose is narrow Call the Doctor!
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November 26, 2022 at 3:07 PM
This is BRILLIANT ! I am still laughing. Sorry had to stop typing to wipe the tears. By the time the athlete's foot lost the race and the pinky broke it promise, tears filled my eyes. Loved this Linda. Isn't there a contest that you can enter it in ? It would surely win.
Fowler Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Haha Wendy. :)) I'm delighted you got a laugh from this piece. It was fun to write. Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Love this! A fun shape and list poem!
Fowler Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Thanks Kim! Appreciate the stop-by and comments! Linda
Cunningham Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 11:06 AM
Not looking good Linda, I recommend a total body transplant lol, mind you I think I could do with one. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Fowler Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Let's see...how many replacements does it take to become bionic, hmmm? LOL Thanks for stopping by Tom. :)
Hankins Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed your list of ailments, Linda. Sometimes I feel about the same way. I loved the shape of your poem, too. Very nice.
Logan Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 8:04 AM
oh for goodness sake, Linda! It sounds like you need a complete overhaul! You'll have need for many specialists for this crisis. ha ha Great fun to read.
Fowler Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 8:11 AM
Hi Jenna - feel like I need an overhaul sometimes. LOL I'm glad you had some fun from this! Thanks for the visit and comments! Linda :)
M  Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Hey Linda….fun, smart write….loved it! Debx
Fowler Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Thanks Deb. Good to see you today. :) Thanks for the visit and comments! laf
Bose Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 7:36 AM
I hope an ambulance is on the way ... everything about this is funny and wonderful. Thanks for giving me a few smiles! Dave
Fowler Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 7:53 AM
Hi Dave. I'm glad you garnered a few smiles from this list. I appreciate your great comments! :)
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