Tahera Mannan Poet Free verse

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 July 16, 2013 at 4:53 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 September 16, 2010 at 5:02 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 September 15, 2010 at 4:07 AM Thanks for the tips! Can pictureit in the kitchen.

Andrea Dietrich September 14, 2010 at 9:02 PM YOu ended this very delightfully. I really like it. Tell your daughter hi! Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 14, 2010 at 5:10 PM Quite interesting Tahera... learned something new today by your wonderful write.. thankxxx for sharing this awesome piece..luv..enjoyed...

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2010 at 3:31 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 September 14, 2010 at 5:17 AM enjoyed reading today, sounds rough...ginger can be hot like pepper.

Carolyn Devonshire September 14, 2010 at 4:17 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