The leaves have been
sending out messages for days...
and finally, the day has arrived,
when eager hands dig in,
then tug hard, to bring out the
bunches of fresh turmeric,
putting on an 'earth friendly' show,
sans a cocktail of chemical additives,
a few tubers in deep slumber
cuddled in a brown blanket,
others poking their way out,
developing a unique armoury,
labelled 'Health n' Goodness'
these past months.
The Earthy fragrance
of fresh turmeric paste
adds a winsome flavour to your day,
while the sparkling, yellow tinge
coating your hands are
mementoes from the fiery sun above.
The 'long rested' grinding stone
earns a bit of exercise,
reminding you of village belles,
age-old pleasuresome tasks,
natural cosmetics, wound healers,
hot n' yellow peppery milk plus
a contagious festive mood.
The swollen finger like tubers
look extra fresh,
thanks to a bit of polish from the
'I -am-watching-over-you' sun,
with even the long leaves
carrying traces of that special flavour.
Here comes...
a simple yet enriching offering
that the benevolent Sun
is proud to accept
as a celebratory gift
of the harvest season.
From Nature's medine chest:
Gutsy turmeric seeks a revival.
sending out messages for days...
and finally, the day has arrived,
when eager hands dig in,
then tug hard, to bring out the
bunches of fresh turmeric,
putting on an 'earth friendly' show,
sans a cocktail of chemical additives,
a few tubers in deep slumber
cuddled in a brown blanket,
others poking their way out,
developing a unique armoury,
labelled 'Health n' Goodness'
these past months.
The Earthy fragrance
of fresh turmeric paste
adds a winsome flavour to your day,
while the sparkling, yellow tinge
coating your hands are
mementoes from the fiery sun above.
The 'long rested' grinding stone
earns a bit of exercise,
reminding you of village belles,
age-old pleasuresome tasks,
natural cosmetics, wound healers,
hot n' yellow peppery milk plus
a contagious festive mood.
The swollen finger like tubers
look extra fresh,
thanks to a bit of polish from the
'I -am-watching-over-you' sun,
with even the long leaves
carrying traces of that special flavour.
Here comes...
a simple yet enriching offering
that the benevolent Sun
is proud to accept
as a celebratory gift
of the harvest season.
From Nature's medine chest:
Gutsy turmeric seeks a revival.