POEM STARTER
After The Storm
Using any form of poetry, write about an emotion as if it were a storm.
Digestive Organs
Stomach: Greetings, everyone. I must say, I’m quite chuffed with how smoothly our processes are running today. I’ve been merrily breaking down that sumptuous meal—mechanical churning and acid-laden chemistry all in a grand performance!
Small Intestine: Splendid to hear, Stomach. While you’re diligently reducing the feast, I’m busy on the front lines, absorbing all those precious nutrients your efforts have liberated. Every morsel of vitamin and mineral is a treasure for our host!
Liver: Ah, indeed! And speaking of treasures, I’ve been busy producing just the right amount of bile for you, Gallbladder, and ensuring that every toxin is safely detoxified. It’s truly a collaborative masterpiece—the transformation of food into life’s energy, all orchestrated with the utmost precision.
Gallbladder: Spot on, Liver. I’m ever ready to release my concentrated bile when you give the nod. It’s remarkable how our concerted effort ensures that fats are efficiently emulsified, paving the way for smooth absorption further down the line.
Pancreas: Don’t forget me in this ensemble! I supply those vital enzymes that finesse the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Without me, even the simplest biscuits would remain a mystery to your workings, Stomach and Small Intestine alike.
Colon: And here I sit at the final act, gracefully reclaiming water and electrolytes while transforming the unneeded remnants into waste. Though often overlooked, my role ensures that our host maintains the perfect balance of hydration and health.
Stomach: It’s a harmonious ballet, isn’t it? Each one of us plays a crucial, interdependent role—from my initial digestion to your final absorption and water reclamation, Colon. It fills me with pride to be part of such an intricate system.
Small Intestine: Absolutely, Stomach. There’s a charm in the coordinated dance of our functions—you break down the feast, I absorb the nutrients, and the rest of you ensure everything is polished and perfected. It reminds me a bit of the finest orchestral performance, where every instrument’s note is indispensable.
Pancreas: Precisely. And let’s not forget the subtle regulatory cues we all send each other. These hormonal signals and enzyme releases are like well-timed conversations that keep the entire system in effortless balance.
Liver: Cheers, mates! It’s our seamless cooperation that keeps our host thriving daily. Every bite is transformed into fuel—each nutrient delivered right where it’s needed—and even the by-products have their role in the grand ballet of life.
Gallbladder: Here’s to the next delectable meal that will set our performance in motion once again. Our collaboration is a testament to the profound elegance of the human body’s inner workings.
Colon: I might just raise a glass of sparkling water in celebration—full of life, balanced, and ever essential. May our unity and function continue to keep this bodily masterpiece in perfect harmony.
In this lively internal dialogue, the digestive organs celebrate their unique contributions to the art of nourishment. Their conversation not only underscores the sophistication of bodily functions but also reminds us how intricate and interconnected every process is within us.
Perhaps you’d find it intriguing to explore further internal dialogues—imagine the nervous system discussing its long-range connections with peripheral organs, or a spirited debate amongst immune cells about defending the body against unseen invaders. The inner workings of the body never cease to inspire depth and wonder.