Conception
The first poem from my poetry collection Conception.
Conception
It’s all about blood
and DNA:
a ball of genetic string
pierced by a dart with a DNA tail.
A single cell splits like the atom again and again,
hollow fluid-filled blastocyst cluster
implants firmly into warm womb wall
– science makes no mention of emotion.
Much-loved and longed-for miracle of nature?
Or parasitic pest burrowing
into flesh like a hungry beetle?
It’s all about our conception of things.
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Comment from: mater [Member] 
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But - is that the actual beginning?
Great poem, Sarah. Science is beautiful, too!
Great poem, Sarah. Science is beautiful, too!
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14/08/07 @ 20:26
Comment from: marilyn [Member] · http://www.writelink.co.uk/blogs/marilyn
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Enjoyed reading this very much and yes, i agree, it is our own conception of things.
Sarah, have you thought about entering this for the Resources Leap of Faith comp? The deadline is tomorrow.
Sarah, have you thought about entering this for the Resources Leap of Faith comp? The deadline is tomorrow.
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14/08/07 @ 20:37
Comment from: sarah_james [Member] · http://www.milltech-systems.co.uk
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Thank you both,
No I hadn't thought that M. Now you've set me thinking!
No I hadn't thought that M. Now you've set me thinking!
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14/08/07 @ 22:09