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Mysterious Rumbling Noises

Mysterious rumbling noises, I hear them Wherever I am, I cannot escape the sound Somewhat like zombies singing an old hymn Or a loaded barge about to run aground. Occasionally they will go away for a season Then, just as suddenly, they will reappear There seems to be neither rhyme nor reason A friend suggested I’ve had too much beer I laugh and refrain from disputing them, but That can’t be the reason, since I don’t imbibe, It appears these noises emanate from my gut At least, as best I can, that’s how I’d describe. A doctor will put a lantern down my throat And, technically, take a good look around So I suppose I’ll have to wait for his vote As to the origins of this mysterious sound. Written June 17, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/18/2022 7:15:00 PM

Oh my gosh! I am creeped out; get this looked at at once!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2022 7:31:00 PM

I have an endoscopy scheduled in a couple of weeks, as fast as they could get to it. I think it is caused either by my sinus drainage or by acid reflux. But, who knows?

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/18/2022 7:17:00 AM

Milt, you got me! I was waiting for a ghost story or a Zombie attack! Instead I got gastric Ghouls!! A fun read, hope all turns out well. Happy Saturday !!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2022 8:39:00 AM

Oh, I'm sure it will, Mike. Have a marvelous Saturday!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/17/2022 4:11:00 PM

I know certain foods cause gurgling and rumbling, could it be what you're eating. Hope doc sorts it out. Tom P S no smoking, play it safe.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2022 4:13:00 PM

Oh no. I don't smoke. Haven't for about thirty years! Thanks for the advice, Tom. I just made up this one. I take a good anti-acid regularly though. A fun write.

Terry Flood

Date: 6/17/2022 3:10:00 PM

Well I hope you discover the source of said rumblings. however, should these rumblings begin to have, shall we say… an external manifestation… DO NOT LIGHT A MATCH. Seriously, hope the lantern gives you the thumbs up, Milt. Terry

Terry Flood
Date: 6/17/2022 4:18:00 PM

Glad it was fiction, Milt. But having tests, even routine, can be a bit jittery, so fingers crossed. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2022 4:15:00 PM

See my note to Tom, Terry. This is a fiction write. I am having "the lantern" though to check out my esophagus. I have some sort of swelling which is either a thickening or a tumor. I'm hoping for the latter. In any case, they'll biopsy it. I think it's caused by acid reflux. Thanks, Terry. Love your sense of humor!