lodging in the crevices
deeply embedded
multiplied by leaps and bounds
virus engulfs the body-
thriving by depleting
it of its strength.
when weakness hits hard,
it is already too late
to get rid of the parasites
which take their own sweet time
to eat away at the guts
before attacking another victim.
"that's their job, I suppose"
Update(May 2, 2008): I have not been attacked by any virus. I am HALE and Hearty!
I really like this, but never give up even after the viruses bite away.
ReplyDeleteGut wrenching I would say!
ReplyDeleteoh man...ur not well now? Drink lots of water, OJ and or isotonic drinks...coz the last thing virus's want is a health cell. :)
ReplyDeleteInfectiously good!
ReplyDeleteStartling imagery.
Blessings,
Linda
SIMPLY SNICKERS – weekly poetry prompts
parasites yuck.. just the name makes me shiver... very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteAh, but if we don't invest more in our space program we shall not be able to get to another victim
ReplyDeleteAnother victim? Like you say, I suppose that's what they do.. Uggh!
ReplyDeleteI should be grossed out, but I'm so glad you're back online that I'm loving this. Besides, you describe it well and it's NOT gross.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing even in your fevered and harried state.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back as well.
((((((hugs)))))
I like your take on the "cowbird" prompt. I never thought of viruses. Excellently done!
ReplyDeleteCool! I'll be visiting regularly now that I know you're here, too.
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Interesting, gautami. I dislike being a host to a virus. I know it's their job, but it's my job to flush them out of my body! A great interpretation of cowbirds!
ReplyDeleteoh, viruses yuck, but keeping strong through it is success. I really like this.
ReplyDeleteso many levels and layers to a phenomenon that at first glance seems unique
ReplyDeleteyes that's a good description of a virus!
ReplyDeletethis parasite sounds scary
ReplyDeletethe last line made me smile...
ReplyDeletebut gosh, i hate being attacked by virusee!