a found poem from the WHO
What is to give light must endure burning.
—Viktor Frankl
a white to yellow waxy solid
with a garlic-like odor
ignites spontaneously
until it is deprived of oxygen
used in grenades and artillery shells
to produce illumination
used as a rodenticide
and in fireworks
exposure to white phosphorus
can cause severe burns
affected areas of exposed skin
may appear yellowish
may show necrotic
full-thickness burns
death may occur from shock
hepatic or renal failure
central nervous system or myocardial damage
particles that have penetrated the skin
may start to burn when the wound is opened
white smoke may be seen
emanating from wounds