Ode to Intestinal Worms
How did you enter here?
What did I have for dinner?
Must have been pretty disgusting,
But I had it all the same.
Now you’re in me and
I am stuck with you.
Perhaps we ought to become pals:
What sort of foods do you relish?
On the other hand, I should probably kill you:
It’s MY stomach, withdraw, you worm!!!
You’re in of me – I don’t believe it –
And I’m actually feeding you
I thought you were just for dogs and cats
But now you’re in my stools!
It was probably that nasty gruel
That led you into my poo
Perhaps you entered me
While I was eating rancid cheese.
But now you’re deep in me
And I have to carry on with you inside!
Did you like that meat loaf yesterday?
Would you like some more today?
I know you’re in there, in my intestines, devouring my food. My food…it’s my food, for gods sakes and don’t nobody dish me out any exploratory excuses…And so on.
That said, I pronounced all out war on the Worms in my jejunum and ileum with salvos of raw garlic and hot peppers. I’m just hoping they’re dying in there.
Yoga does not condone killing, however, so what would a yogi think?
Anyway, I tried lots and lots and then a little more lots of cleansing kriyas a regular regimen of asanas and the prescribed pranayamas: kapalabhatti, anuloma-viloma and Suryabhedana. And a bland diet for 4 weeks. And they worked!
By the way, can worms attain enlightenment, too?
