Microbiology of death is complex and there is a lot to discover, but we at least know that human decomposition involves succession of key species belonging to diverse group of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, nematodes. These key species are found inside the body, outside the body, in the soil, or carried with flies, insects, etc. Each of these species dominate at some time point during the decomposition, giving ways to others either by predatory or competitive behavior. Here I summarized the process briefly; emphasis on the transformation and death being part of life.

​This one is dedicated to my grandma, who passed away recently which I also accompanied with a separate poem below.
 

A Beckettian scene

played out in my mind

upon hearing your words 

I knew why.

Your pain was your anchor

your cries to shoo death.

Yet, gravity was stronger 

then your  still sharp mind

Earth was ready to end your 

long lasting agony,

Hope you decompose peacefully!