In a heartbeat
of lust-like licentiousness
a deviant microbe replicates
as parts of its sum cleave
with global generosity
Its sundered progeny hide
among invisibly merciless
hosts of mephitic atoms
aiming without targets
miasma sans frontièrs
Breathlessly we breathe
shun lover’s kiss of death
a close hug comforts none
grave world mulls end of life
in a heartbeat
Fugitive Fragments 
Nice & simple!
Indeed it is, in contradiction of reality though. I was heartened to read today that Australia has finally caved to international pressure and allow medicos to assist on the ground in Sierra Leone. Many thanks 🙂
Ok…!
Ooooh. “…a close hug comforts none…” Love it.
Yes, sad reality. I’m glad this touched you – much thanks.
Mike – This is very clever
I’m pleased that you think so William – thank you for reading and letting me know.
This would have been no less powerful if it weren’t so timely. Great piece.
Thanks Callum for reading and succinctly getting to the heart of this piece.
Your poem gives me the goosebumps as does the news, Mike. Very well written as Ebola continues to keep us on the edge of our seats…very scary, to say the least..
Relax Lauren, we’re not at the goosebumps stage yet but we do need to keep the issue in conversation to promote awareness. Thank your for your interpretation, contribution and fine compliment.
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A great honour MoX, my thanks and gratitude.
Very good work!
Thank you B4 for this much appreciated compliment.
You’re welcome!
Ebola is calling – and I don’t want to answer! Your poem is gripping and timely.
Thanks Christy, it feels too remote to some so increasing awareness may increase of the motivation for other governments to help out – this is where those currently topical boots are really needed on the ground.
Yes, one of the consequences of a deadly virus like Ebola is not only the effect it has on our bodies but the effect it has on our soul and our humanity as we escape into the shell of self to try to save our own life in the face of a terrible threat.
Well put my friend; I admire and acknowledge the sincere reflection that you added to this piece.
What a nasty virus! I feel bad for the victims and I really hope a vaccine is figured out soon.
Very empathetic Jason – one indeed hopes that effective treatment will be available soon. Thank you for reading and contributing.
It’s not so much the invisible aspect of the little buggers that cause the problem, it’s that they take away our humanity, make us avoid all the contact that comforts, that we need to feel safe. What will we become if even the touch of our breath is suspect?
Very thoughtful analysis, Mike.
That’s a good take on this Jane – we really are physically and emotionally defenseless against this threat. Thanks for your scrutiny and contribution.
A reminder of what the big pandemic viruses can do.. imagine ebola being as virulent as an ordinary flu.
Scary Björn – thanks for swinging by with your take on this piece.
This one is great Mike… It made me think of those romantic poets who died of tuberculosis and … Love (what else). John Keats would be a paradigmatic example…
I love your poem, particularly the last four verses!. Thanks for sharing and best wishes to you, Aquileana 😛
Very astute Aquileana and very well put – much thanks 😉
I too, took ebola straight from the headlines and set it in couplets on paper. I like the weight of yours!
Much appreciated Angie but it’s clear to me that your poem has the more powerful voice. Thanks for great feedback.
Thanks for reading it Mike, I appreciate you liking the voice. I still admire your elegance.
Oh I wasn’t sure whether to be afraid or not but your words are leaving an impression! This should be read by the by the man who does the voiceover at the beginning of all the disaster movies…”In a world…”
“In a heartbeat…”
You have given me an even more frightening scenario of hearing it as a voiceover in a future documentary series called ‘Extinct Civilizations’. Jackie I have great faith in mankind’s ability to overcome such phenomena but apathy by governments around the world is currently giving ebola the edge – Australia was told last week by MCF to shove their dollars and send a medical team!
grave world mulls end of life…
Audacious play on words there Mike!
Excellent piece as ebola travels…
You have a good eye Emmy and this delightful comment makes my day. I thank you.
An excellent work on a very serious subject. Kudos!
Thank you for your reading and such positive feedback John.
I like this!
Glad that you connected with this piece MichelleMarie and thanks for the feedback.
Humbling when the smallest things are the most deadly. Timely poem!
A excellent codicil RG – your perception delights me.