The Perfect Couple

Genetic Engineering - The science of altering and cloning genes to produce a new trait in an organism or to make a biological substance, such as a protein or hormone!

The Perfect Couple

Florian Von Zolliner was the famous son

Of an abusive dad and alcoholic mum

His childhood had been a victim of abuse

Later in youth, saw this coupling as scum

Relief came from their double suicide

One fatal evening when he was away

Studying genetic engineering in Vienna

An enthusiastic intensive pupil, so they say

To clear a traumatic past and start anew

Florian committed time to synthesising cells

Striving the creation of recombinant DNA

Mixing genetic essences in Petri dish gels

Growing knowledge of site-specific nucleases

He clandestinely discovered a methodology

Targeting pluripotent and embryonic stems

To create all cells of a human physiology

Genome elementary variation came natural

In Florian’s obsessive uncontrollable quest

In a secret laboratory build for his insanity

He worked all ungodly hours without rest

Two specific chambers had been installed

Holding each gender self-renewable tissue

Thus a biogenic soup started to daily double

Emergent in adult stature wholly infused

Each new creation molecular engineered

Virus free with all knowledge’s of the age

Suffused with good intentions to progress

A brand new Eden was their promised stage

The couple emerged from their lab cocoons

To find Florian’s instructions for them to read

Not to venture outside for a least forty days

As part two of his master plan would then succeed

When finally venturing out upon the land

No other human being was left around

Florian's second brew had wiped them out

All was left for the perfect couple’s crowns

Phillozofee @ 2017

Author's Note

Genetic engineering mainly involves the creation of recombinant DNA, which is then inserted into the genetic material of a cell or virus.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Took me quite a while to read this and, even longer to understand a small percentage of it! Your character had all the characteristics of an inverted mad genius who wanted to prove something to Mankind. DNA is a mass of indignation unalterable, i believed. So, have you juggled some of the research or am i still in the 'dark'? Think it's necessary.. essential even, to return, study line by line.. then either nod knowingly or- run for the hills.

As always your writing flies the page and leaves its mark., As for its content - would appreciate debate between you and those who understand.

Quite something this:
' Each new creation molecular engineered
Virus free with all knowledge’s of the age
Suffused with good intentions to progress
A brand new Eden was their promised stage'

If only. Perhaps. .

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I feel strongly about the misuse of knowledge, for whatever reason. This 'gift' should bring positivism into the world - not abuse! Thank you Emma for your reflections -always appreciated ... :-)

[Mari Baptiste]

What I find so fascinating about Florian is that he's so powerful---so well equipped with the tools for greatness---yet so vulnerable at the same time.

The scared little boy manifested himself through an insane, intellectual genius; hellbent on trying to make a better version of his past.

Very intriguing piece. Well done! :)

[Suchita]

brilliant take on genetic engineering though I know not as much as you. Lovely, scientifically told as well.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you made the character seem quite real with this interesting piece....in a way playing God...but in another sense...trying to develop a peaceful race...
and non-abusive parents...
happy suicides here, in my book...and someone who comes from this dysfunction...turns out to be such a good person...doing something really special.
j.

[Brent]

Terrific account of the context behind genetic engineering. I actually didn't know about this story.

It's interesting to think that Florian worked so feverishly in a career that could change the genes of a person. Maybe he thought that could change the behavior of organisms to be better.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Thank you Brent - but I must confess Florian Von Zolliner is a fictitious character of my imagination. :-) PS The terminology exists however and is quite scary!

[Brent]

Oh, even better! I agree genetic engineering is an interesting--though morally questionable--subject.