L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 June 18, 2022 at 7:15 PM Oh my gosh! I am creeped out; get this looked at at once! L Milton Hankins June 18, 2022 at 7:31 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 June 18, 2022 at 7:17 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 June 18, 2022 at 8:39 AM Oh, I'm sure it will, Mike. Have a marvelous Saturday!

Tom Cunningham June 17, 2022 at 4:11 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 June 17, 2022 at 4:13 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 June 17, 2022 at 3:10 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 June 17, 2022 at 4:18 PM Glad it was fiction, Milt. But having tests, even routine, can be a bit jittery, so fingers crossed. Terry L Milton Hankins June 17, 2022 at 4:15 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!