Whack-a-Mole - a Rhymed Raging Over Signs of Aging

Linda Ann Nickerson

I once was young, but now am old;
My skin hangs off my face in folds.
The old libido's growing cold,
And I see Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

This nasty physical assault
Is, truthfully, my own darn fault.
I should have known just when to halt.
Now I see Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

I loved the sun and summer fun;
I'd tan my skin till it was done.
But dots and spots their course have run,
So I need Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

A freeze-off here, a snip-off there,
Until my skin is clean and fair,
With tiny bandaids everywhere
From good old Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

Some biopsies may be required;
On such occasions, I've perspired,
Until results had been inquired
Of dear old Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

And still I crave a sunny spot
To lounge and laze, do diddly-squat,
Although I'm sure, like it or not,
I'll soon see Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

If you are one who loves the sun,
Be careful; here's the 4-1-1:
Rub on the sunscreen; use a ton.
Or you'll see Doctor Whack-a-Mole.

Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle and Sports

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  • Lori Piper10/3/2007

    I loved this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so fair that I have to be very careful about looking for moles that need a wacking!!!!

  • M.S.Medina10/2/2007

    ROFL! Good one.

  • Coffee Mugg10/2/2007

    yepper i have one place on my chest now that i need to have frozen off, this is really good write .... lol ken

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