Monday, February 16, 2009

PHILEMATOLOGY

Scientists are now assessing
Data no longer missing
In the branch of biology
Called philematology
(The science of kissing).

It seems that when we kiss
The stresser cortisol is doing this:
It decreases in women and in men
As the bonder ocytocin rises in men.
Its decline in women you wouldn't guess.

And, when love is the sentiment,
Holding hands, to a less extent,
Has the same effects.
When this science more data collects,
Will they merit the time and money spent?

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