Symphony of Life
A Poetic Exploration of Human Anatomy
Once there was a brain,
A wondrous control center to maintain,
Sending signals through nerves, far and near,
A symphony of neurons, a melody to hear.
And then there was a heart,
A tireless pump from the very start,
Circulating blood, oxygen-rich,
A pulsating rhythm, a symphony to switch.
The lungs were a pair,
Breathing in air with utmost care,
Exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide,
A rhythm of inhale and exhale to abide.
The liver was a master,
Filtering toxins like a cleric pastor,
Producing bile for digestion's delight,
A conductor of metabolism, a symphony of might.
The stomach was a container,
Breaking down food with power to render,
Digesting it with acid and enzymes,
A symphony of flavors, a composition of rhymes.
The kidneys were a filter,
Cleaning blood with skill to deliver,
Removing waste and excess fluid,
A symphony of balance, a rhythm to elude.
The bones were the foundation,
A skeletal structure with unwavering dedication,
Protecting organs with steadfast support,
A symphony of movement, a dance to cavort.
All these parts, a symphony in motion,
Working together without any commotion,
A symphony of life, a melody of devotion,
Let's cherish our body, our lifelong emotion.
About the Creator
Nikki Clam
Bringing unexplored elements to the light!
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Keep reading
More stories from Nikki Clam and writers in Poets and other communities.
A Hiatus Turned Reflection
No, I wasn't dead, nor fighting off some great mystical beast tyrannizing a group of villagers. To those who look forward to what I have to say, or to put it better, write, I am genuinely sorry for my disappearance from the Vocal platform and community.
By Dailyn Townesa day ago in Humans
Comments (6)
My word! This is a triumph! Loved how the theme and your word choices flowed so beautifully from start to finish and you wrapped it up masterfully with these lines: All these parts, a symphony in motion, Working together without any commotion, A symphony of life, a melody of devotion, Let's cherish our body, our lifelong emotion. Well done, Nikki!
Great
❤️❤️
Such a beautiful poem. I love the way it flows.
Well written. Great structure and flow to the poem.
This poem is a beautiful ode to the incredible complexity of the human body. The use of musical metaphors to describe each body part is clever and effective, creating a sense of unity and harmony between the different components that make up our bodies.