Focus the microscope a little closer, please
I’ve never observed a species such as these
Their method of consumption is quite crude
Their reproductive system . . . rather rude
Inefficient and unsuccessful despite its simplicity
Attribute this to self–destructive tendencies
A succession of splitting cells and self―replicating DNA
Mitosis, Meiosis, Prophase and Anaphase
It’s all too much to observe in one night
So put up the equipment and turn off the light
I’ve had enough of this species called man
And―before we leave―let’s not forget to wash our hands
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You might have guessed I was in the midst of taking a 5-hour course in genetics when I wrote this!