Musk Learning Venture

In our phonetics class of tongue-tasking Students delight in pronunciation basking Musk is distinct against mosque… just checking And musk differs from mask; that’s so striking! With definitions for queries, asking “Can musking be right, when mask has masking?” Yes, musk is common noun … now, scent, leaking While Boy Musk is fresh from fish-smell stinking. In science, musk is said for right picking As good perfume in adventure trekking Likewise used to treat and heal some aching With medicinal aid for health’s waking. For musk benefits* of mankind’s seeking Such are favored to fight body-wrecking That shouts “I’m alive, alert, still kicking… Thank God for His grace; I praise Him, my King!** *“Modern pharmacological studies have proven that musk possesses potent anti-inflammatory effects, neuroprotective effects, anti-cancer effects, antioxidant effects, etc. Moreover, muscone, the main active ingredient, possesses anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antioxidant, and other pharmacological effects.” Zoology, chemical composition, pharmacology, quality control and future perspective of Musk (Moschus): a review, June 19, 2021 ** Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. January 17, 2023 8th place, "YOUR CHOICE AGAIN" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; Judged on 2/21/2023.