GAVISCON

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Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

I will heed the doc's suggestion

When I suffer indigestion

I act upon

Advice on Gaviscon.

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

When your feel your stomach's burning

Then it's time that you were turning

To pin your hopes on

A spoon of Gaviscon

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

So to quell the pain of acid

And get your guts back to placid

It's odds-on

You'll reach for Gaviscon.

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

When I feel World War III brewing

I know for sure what I'll be doing

I soldier on

After I've had Gaviscon.

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

Antidote for mutton curry

Or my bowels are in a hurry

From bad champignons

Then I take Gaviscon.

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

Fearing gastro-enteritis

Or some other pain that's sent to blight us

That's whereupon

I swallow Gaviscon.

 

Gaviscon, oh Gaviscon

When you've got an upset tummy

And your stools are awful runny

Pray to St John

But don't forget your Gaviscon

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◄ MY YOUTHFUL GOOD LOOKS

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John Coopey

Wed 10th Sep 2025 20:45

Thanks for your thoughts, Rolph. My own take on it is this: there is a definite correlation between my eating sensibly and not needing it and eating like a pig when I do.

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Rolph David

Wed 10th Sep 2025 18:29

Hello John,
What an extraordinary poem you’ve written! A true hymn of praise to a humble lifesaver. Only someone who has truly felt the misery of reflux and burning indigestion (ME!) can fully appreciate the comfort and relief you capture in these verses. For those of us who know that struggle all too well, your poem rings with both humour and truth — and makes Gaviscon feel like a loyal companion in the darkest hours.

I can’t help but think the company itself should reward you — you’ve given their product a monument in verse that no advertisement could ever match!

KInd regards,
Rolph

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