Thursday, March 1, 2012

Caesar's Recommendation



There is a story
   of the Stinging Nettle
that may or may not
   make you chuckle.

sO listen now,
  for here I go
It could be fun
  (you never know!)

In the days of England,
  Ancient Olde
When the Romans landed
  It is told

That,
  Because of their skirts
and very short breeches
  made for the sun,
sand and the beaches

That this exposed their legs
   to England’s cold damp air
They began to freeze
  much to their despair

But,

Quick-witted Caesar
   gave the recommendation
to rub their legs
  for the hot sensation

With handfuls of Nettles
loaded with prickles and pins
to rub them, yes, vigorously,
  upon their shins.

Now, who would’ve thought
  that this idea from Caesar
Would make their legs burn
  like a regular heater!

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Within the writing of many of these poems
are hints that act as memory hooks
to help one to recall
some of the properties
of a plant,
plus its uses and looks.

If you'd like to hear them
as I am often on the wing,
You may contact me through
this address ( lovellsimonsjanet_at_yahoo.ca)
then I'll give you a ring.

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