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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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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.
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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.
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Date: 9/15/2010 4:07:00 AM
Thanks for the tips! Can pictureit in the kitchen.
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Date: 9/14/2010 9:02:00 PM
YOu ended this very delightfully. I really like it. Tell your daughter hi! Luv, Andrea
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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...
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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
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Date: 9/14/2010 5:17:00 AM
enjoyed reading today, sounds rough...ginger can be hot like pepper.
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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
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