Oval masses of tissue, steadfast sentries in the throat, Guardians of health, in the battle lines they stand, Catching invaders, with antibodies they coat, A shield against germs, a defense so grand.
Palatine tonsils, on each side they reside, Most known and most seen, vigilant and brave, Pharyngeal adenoids, where the nose and throat collide, In the nasopharynx, silent sentinels they save.
Lingual tonsils, at the tongue's sturdy base, Silent soldiers too, in this battleground they dwell, Together they form a protective embrace, In the struggle against illness, they excel.
Tonsillitis strikes, with pain and swelling dire, Throat in agony, swallowing becomes a chore, Inflamed and red, the situation requires, Treatment and care, to health restore.
Through medicines and rest, relief is sought, In severe cases, removal is the path chosen, Yet their role remembered, battles they fought, In the immune system’s saga, forever woven.
