Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Limerick

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Dr.Ram Mehta

This is not personal write. It is purely fictional: 

I was inspired reading on the term"Indian Giver" 
and have tried to draw essence and humor from it.

There are two popular etymologies for this term for a person who gives a 
gift only to later demand its return. The first is that it is based on an unfair
stereotype of Native Americans, that they don't keep their word. 
In the other popular explanation, the term doesn't cast aspersions on 
Native Americans, instead it echoes the broken promises the whites 
made to the Indians. Neither is accurate.


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Seventh place win in

Contest: Indian Giver by P.D.

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Carol Sunshine Brown December 27, 2010 at 5:12 PM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s Indian Giver contest Dr. Ram. Love, Carol

James Fraser December 27, 2010 at 6:44 AM Dr. Ram, many congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest. Have a wonderful 2011 >> James....:)

Eamon Duffin December 27, 2010 at 5:53 AM Hi Dr Ram. Congratulations on your deserved honour. Eamon

Andrea Dietrich December 26, 2010 at 11:51 PM Very good way to play off Poetry soup, Dr. Ram. Congrats on your win. LUv, Andrea

Tahera Mannan December 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM Many congratulations dear Dr. ram for this super win. A very Happy New Year to you and your family.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 26, 2010 at 5:07 PM Congrats Dr. Ram my friend on your big win in PD's contest with this awesome entry .. enjoy with luv and Happy New Year too....

John Freeman December 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM Congratulations Dr Ram on your take on the Indian giver. Smile I consider you an authority as your are true to your Indian culture. Agape, Moses

Nette Onclaud December 26, 2010 at 7:25 AM thumbs up for a great win the contest, dr. ram... witty, witty! .. nette :)

Sara Kendrick December 26, 2010 at 5:40 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2010 at 11:15 PM DR. RAM, CONGRATULATIONS I had so much fun reading every entry. Some where serious and awesome, hope you are enjoying your holidays,..p.d.

James Fraser December 6, 2010 at 3:14 PM Super entry Dr. Ram, it's sure to be on the winners list, good luck >> James

Eamon Duffin December 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM Hi Dr Ram. Best of luck in the contest with this clever piece. Thanks for your comments on jaded partitions, it was longer but I felt that it was only packing. I edited it and ended up with what I wanted to say. I appreciate your advice and comments. Luck to you, Eamon

John Loving Iii December 5, 2010 at 5:43 AM there is no more humor in the term "indian giver". it is one of the worst terms in human history. refering that the Indians gave the europeans the land "america" and now they want it back. it is the most racist statement i have ever heard. john

Joe Maverick December 5, 2010 at 5:39 AM really liked this poem i see it works on a few levels, i think though a sentance like indian giver, in the light of american government, actions is quite accurate.

Lonnell George December 4, 2010 at 11:28 PM hay that pritty creative..thank you for reading my poem too...ill be reading more of yours..

Sharon Ruebel December 4, 2010 at 6:18 PM Hello Dr Mehta, You have me smiling on this one. Terrific! As Always, Shar

Skat A December 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM Yes you may enter more than one haiku, In my sandcastle, contest. The more the jolly. Also good luck in the Indian contest*LUV~SKAT

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM Dr. Ram, you are so funny, using these made up experiences and making us think they are true until we read your notes. I wish you well in this contest. this one, for some reason, was extremely difficult for me. After wasting over an hour thinking and scribbling stuff, I just gave up on it. LUv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 4, 2010 at 12:25 PM A great write Dr. Ram.. good luck in the contest with this beauty ... enjoyed your humorous lines today.. Soup Mail in a few minutes luv..

Michael J. Falotico December 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM well done my Poet friend...unique and so well writen...Michael

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway December 4, 2010 at 10:08 AM so creative Dr. Mehta. Love it! Lay

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 4, 2010 at 9:05 AM I have noticed this happening before as well, Dr. Ram! Interesting take you took on the challenge :) liked how you did yours-- btw I was able to catch Irma and she said it was ok for multiple haiku in her contest, happy writing :) thanks for your comments in mine-- :) enjoy your weekend :) -- nikko :)

Sara Kendrick December 4, 2010 at 7:51 AM Interesting work..I am glad that I stopped by to read this one..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire December 4, 2010 at 7:46 AM Now THIS is a very creative approach to the contest. Isn't it amazing how the non-winning entries disappear? Excellent, Dr. Ram! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn