Why Medicare Is Goin' Bust

A feller went to the doctor's office 'cause he wasn't feelin' well.
The doctor said, "You ain't lookin' all that swell, this I can tell!"

He had a banana stuck in his right ear and a celery stalk in his left!
From his nose dangled a pair of carrots thus leavin' him quite bereft!

The doc without further examination relieved him from his plight,
Sayin', "You gotta change yer eatin' habits!  You're not eatin' right!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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March 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Your great, this was a belly laugh! Jen.
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January 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Ha! Ha! Ha!!...Enjoyed and needed a laugh...Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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December 26, 2012 at 4:22 AM
problem Robert, we are suppose to eat 5 vegies a day, i only counted 3 here,, ok i get it, funny is this, But! i see an underlining message here too, have yourself and your family a lovely New Year....Harry
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December 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM
cute, very cute Bob,,,, have a blessed day ;}
Collins Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 9:18 AM
very clever, Bob. Chaching chaching
Horne Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM
lol, had a good chuckle here : ) So glad to hear Vera is improving, my friend
Eastman Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Groan! Oh No!... Fun one...
Carrillo Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM
As always Robert, this is a good one. Thanks for sharing. It gave me a good laugh. Lucilla
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December 8, 2012 at 8:52 AM
This is a hoot, my friend! From a Canadian perspective, all I can say is, it works up here! But people do go to the doc for the silliest reasons! LOL Great write... have a good one! Jack
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December 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Hi Bob, great write and great story, love the humor. I see your a fellow USAF vet. Rollo
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December 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Ha ha, quite the humorous tale here my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful and funny poem this evening! What a wise and inspirational(not to try putting food in orifices not designated for it) of a piece, Great Work!!
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December 7, 2012 at 4:37 PM
:) :).... A bit of a funny poem, bob!! Love it!!!!!!( I still smile.....) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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