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Doctor Grandma

The ginger root My grandma hung Hung in the kitchen For everyone to see A headache or a tummy ache If anyone would suffer The ginger root Was brought down For ailments simple and severe A strong tea for the headache A weak one for the stomach A gargle for the toothache A pouch for minor burns Though most of the times you know The thought of drinking The insipid liquid Would make all well

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2013 4:53:00 PM

rereading this one. It seemed familiar to me. I bet I have read almost all your poems, dearie. Or else I just happen to be clicking on all the oldies of yours I already read. I just love the fun ending on this one.

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 9/16/2010 5:02:00 AM

Smiles, a lovely piece to share and bet it was disgusting to dring although havenever tried any of these - did they really work? A clear picture painted with words - well done, thank you so much for your comment today, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

Susan Palli

Date: 9/15/2010 4:07:00 AM

Thanks for the tips! Can pictureit in the kitchen.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2010 9:02:00 PM

YOu ended this very delightfully. I really like it. Tell your daughter hi! Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/14/2010 5:10:00 PM

Quite interesting Tahera... learned something new today by your wonderful write.. thankxxx for sharing this awesome piece..luv..enjoyed...

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/14/2010 3:31:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your poetry today Tahera. The best to you if you enter this in Deborah Guzzi's contest.I am looking forward to tomorrow and what I might read of yours again. Never let your pen lay and dry out. The best to you in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/14/2010 5:17:00 AM

enjoyed reading today, sounds rough...ginger can be hot like pepper.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/14/2010 4:17:00 AM

What a great home remedy your grandmother used, Tahera. I didn't know ginger could help all of these ailments, but it tastes so good that I'll sure give it a try the next time I get a tummy ache. Great entry for the Road to Wellville contest, my friend. Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn