Getting To the "gist" of the Matter!

So as not to come under the scrutiny of an oncologist,
Each six months to check my moles I visit my dermatologist!
His exam is as thorough as that of an investigative criminologist.
Sometimes he'll take a biopsy and forward it to a microbiologist!

Many times he's had my moles zapped by his electrologist,
Or provides an RX for medications from the pharmacologist!
If he suspects any cell abnormalities he'll call in his cytopathologist,
Or send me down the hall to consult with his peer, the etiologist!

I don't want to come under the knife of that "cut-up", the pathologist,
Nor do I want to be listed in the obituaries by a passionless necrologist!
To keep this old frame free of moles I have no faith in a cosmetologist,
So, I'll continue to bare my hide for inspection by my dermatologist!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 6 in Nikko Palmario's "Holy MOLE-y!! Contest - August 2010
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Augustus Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 12:52 PM
I reward you on your perfect rhyming. I think that's brilliant. Very nice! This was a good win.
Brown Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations Robert on your win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Holy Mole-y". Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 7:30 AM
great rhyming , congrats on your win
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Hey, this was quite smart how you did yours and you could have labeled it monorhyme as well! a big congratulations. LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Ohh yes me too must make appt soon, a pleasure as always please enter my new contest! Light & Love & congrads
Sweetheart Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Congrats Bob on your winning poem in Nikko's contest ... awesome as usual...enjoyed as the new Mrs. "Sweetheart" on my night of wedded bliss..ciao..luv..
Devonshire Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 5:39 AM
I knew this would do well, Bob. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Neels Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Hey Bob, super congrats on your win in Nikko's contest, enjoy your Sunday :) Wilma
K. Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Hi Bob :) I sure got my fill of -ologists here!! Pretty cool how you've included just about everybody here, and all because of moles-- wonderful! Enjoyed this one :) --congrats on being among my winners :) -- nikko :)
Fraser Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 3:56 AM
Many congratulations Robert on your win in Nikko's contest with this fine poem. I now get the GIST of it, very clever indeed. Have a wonderful Sunday >> James
Taylor Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Great write, Sarge. That sure is qite a list of doc-tologists. Good luck. Ralphie
Devonshire Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Yikes, Bob, you're scaring the life out of me! Sooo many specialists scrutinizing and treating moles:( My old country doctor used to just look at them and say they're fine. Do I need a second opinion before I end up at a necrologist's mercy? Funny poem, but frightening to me. Love and best wishes in the contest. Carolyn
Neels Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Mr "Gist" himself hehe, Bob what an awesome approach, I love your entry, all the best to you ~ Wilma
Culverhouse Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 8:12 PM
there is a whole lotta ologist at work. Take care!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Thankxxx Bob so appreciate all your fine compliments and the time u take to read my poetry..happy Sunday and share the good news on my new blog..luv..
Gorelick Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 6:54 PM
OMG Bob has struck again. This is truly unique..Im laughing ..your a word-ologist! BG
Sweetheart Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Wonderful Bob .. luv all those huge rhyming words.. believe it or not I just wrote Mole-y Mayhem and tis like a Monorhyme too.. good luck ..this one is pure delight and a definite winner..luv..
Nutter Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Holy Mole-ly I'd say you have a winner with this whimsical piece. Excellent read best wishes
A  Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 4:36 PM
HoLY MoLE-Y COME-OLIE! NIkkO AND HER FUN CoNTEST. THE BEST OF LUCK*LUV~Skat
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