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Amusing verses that shine a light on mostly medical and grammatical topics

​When proofreading with an eye to perfection, there really is no substitute for good research. While one is always guided by the client's stated preferences regarding style, there is also a baseline understanding that serves as the foundation against which required differences are compared.

I will be offering some home-grown verses here that may be helpful for keeping certain basics in mind while adapting to the guidelines of a specific project, whether under the umbrella of CMOS, AP, APA, MLA, or other guidance.

They are not intended to be comprehensive regarding any particular issue. Rather, the purpose is to draw attention to identifiable aspects that are worth noting and make them memorable.

I think of these verses tongue in cheek as "Grammar Grist." Others that you find here will be more along the lines of "Medical Musings"; some might even qualify as a combination of the two.

It'll be fun. So, let's do it. Share the cheer everywhere.


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Surprising cacophony may often occur
To tell on actions nether, covert;
With popping and creaking and swishing and more,
It squeals a tale—when privacy preferred.

Expressive the telling with “oohs” and “aahs,”
Dramatic pauses, then flurry of sounds.
Some groans to protest, moans to cry,
And exclamations matched to frowns.

At thirty-feet intestines long,
The muscular gut has massive work.
With gassy hazards in the  mix,
The laborers think they're owed a perk!

Embarrassing, though, and fearsome oft,
No cause for alarm is usually meant.
Most noisy cases are healthy speech
Unless delivered with other event,

Like nausea, vomiting, bloody stools,
Excessive gas, abdominal pain,
Diarrhea, fever, heartburn, cramps…
Borborygmi else are safe and sane.