32. Ode to a red cell Erythrocyte, erythrocyte, Thou General Physiologistsâ delight! Thy gently rounded biconcavity Arouses wonder, not depravity. Thy subtle shape proclaims an adaptation To Dr. Roughtonâs diffusional equation. And Biochemists still persist in hopinâ Youâre more than just a bag of hemoglobin. When comes Hemolysis; as come it must to most; Youâll make a very pretty red cell ghost! - Alan C. Burton