Turmeric

I'm turmeric

Bright and early in the morning 

When Amma stuffed my face with parupu saadam 

And then packed the same thing for lunch

With the extra helping of ghee

That I am today

In Rasam saadam that I hated so much

Because it meant I was sick

She always gave me sambhar when I was okay

Before I became too-meric

Alongside kale or in a latte

Because it reduces bloating 

You should try it