Oenomel
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NOTES on this Metamodern verse:
- Oenomel refers to a blend of wine and honey (of Greek origin), but it also carries a literary meaning—something that combines strength and sweetness.
- Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) – Passed almost exclusively from the mother to offspring through the egg, mtDNA plays a crucial role in cellular energy production. It is often used in genetic tracing and inheritance studies.
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a practiced smile on her face
a mother’s oenomel breath puffs wind under gossamer wings
reminiscent of the translucent wings of green lacewings—
mistaken for a pest, but beneficial—
to strike out and explore a thorny world
resisting the siren call of spring’s scent
turning their heads with songs of love
emerging personalities
unravel the cocoon spun in love
as naiveté fragmentises into bluster
a mother unobtrusively dries tears
desiring a moral code of empathy towards all
the sweet fragrance of pride
a tantalising selection between
intrinsic values and
natural curiosity—
concomitant heartbeat tempos to dog-eared sheet music of ambition
culminating in Life’s crescendo
natural selection, be damned
as recalcitrant offspring echoes eons of mitochondrial resilience
Copyright © Suzette Richards | Year Posted 2025
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