In realms unseen, within our core,
A world of life, microbes galore.
They thrive and toil, both day and night,
A hidden force, out of sight.
In the gut, their work is found,
Breaking down food that’s tightly bound.
Carbs and fibers, tough to break,
They digest all for our sake.
They help to guard, immune defense,
Against invaders, they make sense.
Balancing foes with friendly care,
A silent army everywhere.
Vitamins they make, like K and B,
Fuel for our health, so quietly.
In every bite, in every meal,
Their contributions we can feel.
Metabolism, they guide the way,
Influencing how pounds might sway.
From obesity to diabetes’ door,
The microbes' role we can’t ignore.
But more than body, they shape the mind,
The gut-brain link, so intertwined.
Mood and thought, they may control,
Anxiety and joy, they hold a role.
Yet fragile too, this balance fine,
Disturbed by habits we design.
Through diet, drugs, and stress they bend,
To health or illness, they ascend.
So honor them, this micro team,
In every bite, in every dream.
For in their care, we find the key,
To health, to strength, to harmony.
