When all else fails, by Britta Benson

Here’s my response to this week’s Tanka Tuesday challenge. The prompt: Write syllabic poetry about a spice. Read the full guidelines here: https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/02/28/tankatuesday-thespiceoflife-poetry-challenge-no-309-2-28-23/

I chose my go to remedy for just about everything: the knobbly ginger root, and I serenaded this perfect accompaniment to life’s ups and downs in a shadorma.

When all else fails

Bad cold, migraine, sore throat, feeling blue, sick, dizzy, bout of arthritis, any one of the above or all? Nothing helps. Nothing? I like this combo: rest and ginger.

Tough rhizome!
Freshly sliced, infused,
I need you,
unsightly 
rough, ready, fragrant fire, 
comfort, with a kick. 

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