Bacteria — tiny living cells

What hides in the soil on my hand? Back from the garden, my stomach starts growling Yogurt and fruit are waiting on the table But dark earthy streaks still mark my skin In a drop, the microscope shows bacteria Each is one living cell, too small for eyes alone Bacteria — tiny living cells Some can help, and some may cause harm Many simply live all around us See their hidden world; don't fear them all Magnified: dots, rods, and bending shapes They live in soil and water, on us, in us Certain bacteria turn milk into yogurt That change is called fermentation From unwashed hands, others can reach the fruit Bacteria — tiny living cells Some can help, and some may cause harm Many simply live all around us See their hidden world; don't fear them all Soap and water bubble on my hands Foam rinses dirt and some microbes away Fewer can spread, though not all disappear Bacteria — tiny living cells Some can help, and some may cause harm Many simply live all around us See their hidden world; don't fear them all With clean hands, I make my colorful snack

Tanah di tanganku menyimpan apa? Sepulang dari kebun, perutku berbunyi Yoghurt dan buah menunggu di meja Namun noda tanah tampak di kulitku Dalam tetes, mikroskop menampakkan bakteri Tiap bakteri satu sel, tak terlihat mata Bakteri, sel hidup yang mungil Bisa membantu, bisa pula merugikan Banyak hanya hidup di sekitar kita Kenali, tak semuanya perlu ditakuti Diperbesar, tampak titik, batang, lengkung Ada di tanah, air, makanan, dan tubuh Bakteri khusus membuat yoghurt dari susu Perubahan itu disebut fermentasi Dari tangan kotor, sebagian pindah ke buah Bakteri, sel hidup yang mungil Bisa membantu, bisa pula merugikan Banyak hanya hidup di sekitar kita Kenali, tak semuanya perlu ditakuti Air dan sabun berbusa di tanganku Busa membilas kotoran dan mikroba Lebih sedikit berpindah, tak semua hilang Bakteri, sel hidup yang mungil Bisa membantu, bisa pula merugikan Banyak hanya hidup di sekitar kita Kenali, tak semuanya perlu ditakuti Dengan tangan bersih, kusiapkan camilan