Old Man and a Baby

Whisper this in your baby's ear science poses little fear. Though still primitive and childlike, it finds first tracks on which to strike. Billions spent on science research scantly more than a stumbling lurch. Bright babies will topple toy towers as Mom picks pieces up and glowers. Twisted forces tempt to abuse having doubts, deny and confuse - truths used as toys, science as tools. So the rest can be played for fools. With all we know of life and earth, clues about our universe's birth; each new truth reveals another, there's so much more to discover. Few children dare to stare away while others sit and play all day. Babies do grow and take the veil; when they learn, science shall prevail. 122 words couplets 10/2022 Reframing and encouraging the young and old expectations of science for future advancements. Albert Einstein quote: "... that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike.." Tom Hofmann, Ben Ferencz Nuremberg Prosecutor and Peace Advocate quote: "Death was their tool and life was their toy". Pen illustration by G. Gaul