If your mom or dad has hypertension 

Give your BP more attention, 

If you happen to be in the “BP” club, 

Don’t forget your drug along with you morning grub. 

Lipids are often a deceptive lot 

In that net, be careful not to be caught. 

To boost up you lipids, these luscious dinners are served, 

Be frugal in your needs, or swallow the statins you’ve heard. 

“Sweet” you may be, but be discreet, 

Be sweet and nice to all those you meet. 

Always keep a tag on what you eat 

To keep you blood sugar normal and neat. 

Exercise, you must, and is best advised 

To all others, (but me) by the so-called “wise”. 

Walk a mile a day or have a swim in the water 

To keep your heart shapely, sturdy and better. 

That heavenly puff of pluming smoke 

Is a red carpet welcome to a definite stroke 

Wish it away, or, throw it away 

Can’t do it? Then, sorry, bide your day! 

Be free with your advice to each of your friend 

For they will be there always to attend 

But, remember, alas, no good is power of pelf 

If you don’t go and get a check up yourself! 

                                                                               K. V. Sahasranam