Mad Scientist

Take a second look at me, for beneath this midriff flab
and balding pate and wrinkly skin you'll find a science lab.
And though all may seem quiet, it may come as quite a shock
to find there are experiments going on around the clock.
Take off my shirt where buttons strain and you will plainly see
the man-boobs test which does defy the laws of gravity.
This pinkish skin in standby mode can shift to deathly white
when I've done wrong and run at over twice the speed of light.
The stomach has increased in size, approaching critical mass
fermenting water, malt and hops delivered by the glass.
The bowel is a reactor , shutting down I'm in no hurry,
as testing is ongoing on the half-life of beef curry,
results have shown it could have blown, with lager mixed for fission
but all the same I still get blamed for resulting emissions.
If trapped inside a lift with me you wouldn't stand a prayer,
but I don't think I've made a dent in the size of the Ozone layer.
I don't believe the Nobel prize I'd win for all these tests
my missus says to keep my findings secret would be best,
and though in all these subjects there is no award for me
she says at least between us both
we've still got Chemistry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Beaufort Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 7:51 AM
Viv, this is cute. Your knowledge of nuclear physics is acute--that is apparent. So, this is the wisdom we acquire later in life? Yes, most definitely. Thank-you kindly for the laugh. You are a one-of-a-kind master of humor. A talent much appreciated. The best is yet to come.
Wigley Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Duke. Take care. Regards, Viv
Laurie Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 8:37 PM
A human factory you are Viv, using much loved food and drink to create a scientific chemical reaction that you can't hide from others... it could be a winner - Lindsay
Wigley Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:07 AM
On a quiet day, my stomach sounds like a central heating system that has just switched on. Not that you have any need for central heating in Longwarry. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv
Deschler Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 10:59 PM
I really enjoyed this entertaining poem, Viv. The humorous twist was not what I expected from the title... Great work!
Wigley Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:08 AM
Thanks Kelly, sometimes I'm like a newly born baby- a loud noise at one end, and no sense of responsibility at the other. Viv x
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 8:42 PM
Witty and wild Viv. I enjoyed this amusing piece! Your ending was brilliant!
Wigley Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:09 AM
Thanks Connie, I enjoyed writing it. Hope you're well. Viv x
Inman Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Skilled inventive write with a touch of sweetness. Love the ending.
Wigley Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 8:55 PM
Thanks, James, a bit of light hearted buffoonery after my last couple of pieces. Regards, Viv
Williams Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 2:44 AM
Hello Viv, Such a very clever write-----you do have chemistry Viv & it comes in the form of a pen--------- terrific------John
Wigley Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Thanks, John. Now, open a window. Quickly. Viv
Fisher Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 6:52 PM
This is a fun laugh riot story, Viv. Glad we don't have to pour the lager in a beaker. Aren't we all mad scientists then, though I haven't tried experimenting with an all vegi chemistry set, and hopefully never have to.
Wigley Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 1:39 AM
No, David, I don't think we'll ever hear the phrase 'carrots of mass destruction' in our lifetime. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv
Nunez Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 7:17 AM
:-))) Very good missus! Fun write, Viv. Keep them coming! hugs!
Wigley Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 7:36 AM
Fortunately, Kim, along with her tolerance she has a poor sense of smell :) . Hope you're well, Viv x
Lane Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 5:06 AM
Great write, Viv...Witty, charming, and I'll dare to say odiferous. You've a wonderful imagination, your play on Chemistry was a perfect ending.
Lane Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 8:13 AM
If we'd need a stethoscope to hear it, where's the harm? It sounds worth it for the marinated olives, but perhaps the garlic odor would be more offensive.. but soooo worth it, too. lol
Wigley Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 7:38 AM
Thanks, Lin, some nights a stethoscope on my stomach would sound like an oil refinery. That's Olives marinated in lemon and garlic for you. Run for cover! Viv x
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