Robert Thom, American
Eureka! After Years of Tireless Research, Cornelius Was Finally on the Cusp of Discovering What Exactly “6-7” Meant, ca. 1952
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/// In his lab we find Louis Pasteur,
working hard to develop a cure
for why milk tends to spoil.
Are there “germs” in the soil?
Men of science back then weren’t sure.
/// He claimed microbes are small, thus unseen.
Fight infections by keeping things clean.
Food and drink’s safe to eat
sterilized by high heat.
Louis pioneered modern hygiene.
/// His techniques will protect milk and wine,
and for that all the world likes him fine.
They love Pasteurization.
Not so much vaccination,
which is now, sadly, in a decline.
/// New believers in “alternate” science
convince others to choose non-compliance.
Some in charge, (and their ilk),
are promoting raw milk.
They take pride in their stubborn defiance.
/// When he’s working, Pasteur can be short
with his wife and her wishes he’ll thwart.
So she exits his lab
after calling a cab
to avoid Louis’ pointed retort.*
* retort (noun)
1. Chemistry. a. a vessel, commonly a glass bulb with a long neck bent downward, used for distilling or decomposing substances by heat.