Useless but deadly

A deadly waste of space

in our lives it has no place,

yet evolution had its say -

it appears to be here to stay.

It does not help digest

nor aid in our nightly rest;

it cannot help one respire

nor aid the glands that perspire.

Hearts still thrum when it's gone

open eyes still see the dawn

ears still hear spring's sweet song

yet your life may not be so long

if this pointless piece of tissue

bodily fluids begins to spew

great pain it can impart

and this life you may depart.

Why each newborn still has one

makes no sense, not a bit, None!

But, alas, the appendix shall stay

perhaps till your dying day.