Here is a short poem based on a molecule that I worked on in Texas.
Eleutherobia
A genus of soft, red coral. Motionless
resident in deep Indian waters
Eleutherobin hides there in secret
Coral machines churn out rarities such as
Eleutherobin, anti-cancer drug
Diterpene architecture of the sea
A chemist strives to replicate the machines
Eleutherobin is lab-assembled
Starting with carvone, found in spearmint oil
How many more secrets does coral keep?
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