A Child of Science

👨‍🔬🌋 I think I was born a child of science

Because I examine life with such defiance. 

Adults have always told me various things are triumphs

But honestly, I think they've forgotten how to use silence. 

"Don't look at the sun; you'll go blind" 

they would shout without prompting. 

Then three year old me walked over 

like "what's that about?"

So after a staring contest with the sun

Would my eyes no longer be fine? 

A question that without their "advice" 

Would never have crossed my mind. 

The following year I dove into the world of chemistry. 

The explosive properties of baking soda & vinegar had a strong hold on me. 

They never stayed too long on the shelf of our pantry;

I'd rush outside to build a model of volcanic insanity!

And after a traumatic episode of earwigs raining down on me,

I took to collecting bugs as well. 

A fascinating little world opened up before my eyes,

And it was mindbogglingly swell. 

"Stay away from that hornet's nest; you're allergic!"

Well, now I got to see this shit. It'll be worth it. 

After all, they say experience is the best teacher--

And a dedicated scientist would give their life to meet her.