Petri Dish Bacterium Philosophy

As our civilisation reaches new heights
We can be proud of our achievements
As we enter a new golden age

Survivors of the second penicillium war
We harnessed our knowledge
And struck out
To all corners of our world
Only to find none
But confirmed our world was flat
Encircled by a glass wall
A dish
Disproving the world sphere theory
Despite the "globe worlder's" stubborn claims

Is the sky bound by glass?
Under the constant light
Or is it open to the firmament?
Can we fly to the heavens?
Can we leave our world?
Are there other dishes out there?
Is there alien life on these alien worlds?
Or are we alone in the universe?

We are the chosen
The dominant bacterial species
Over the viruses, amoebas and prions
Set apart and raised above
Did we evolve from simpler forms?
As our scholars say
Or is there an all powerful designer?
Who loves us all
Were we made in his image?
Are we part of his plan?

Or is our culture just an experiment
Performed by an race of beings
Incomprehensible to us
Indifferent to us

But no-one really believes that



Entry to "poetry in an animal's view" contest

Written 29th January 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 12:24 AM
Revelative piece over here! Well penned and a nice idea for this contest. Enjoyed it. Congrats! :)
Martin Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 12:44 AM
Thanks Sunita! :-)
Haight Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 7:08 PM
So many questions, so few answers...Mark. Creatively written for the theme and best wishes for the contest. Sandra
Martin Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 9:01 PM
Thanks Sandra! :-)
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