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Freeloaders

This piggy has 5000 fleas

They live on and they ride it

Each flea is home to trillions of

Bacteria inside it

Prokaryotes, albeit small

Aswarm with genes from viruses

So it’s a wonder our fat pig

Who's burdened with such multitudes

Can keep its feet, hold up its head

And doesn’t simply drop down dead.

Inktober 28th: ride