Mad Science Poem by Rodney Dufault

I already know that my son's life is worth more than mine is,
that's why anyone who messes with him I will leave spineless,
maybe even a child. Why? Maybe because I'm childish.
Does everyone think it's easy for me to not lead my son to violence;
When every single day I can see the devil smiling?
So many sad stories to tell, and I can't stand the sound of all the violins.
Sometimes I tell myself 'Rodney, this is where the line is',
'cause I don't want my son doing the same stupid things that I did.
Sometimes I just step over it all and close my tired eyelids,
and pretend to be like most people. Do what I want, then just deny it.
I teach him to be peaceful when I just really want to start up riots,
for I am not the greatest person, but I've created one of the finest.
I can't protect him from everything, but that don't mean I won't keep tryin',
for along with his mother, together we've the pride of a team of lions.
We do everything for one another, and we are the strongest alliance
that's ever graced this earth with our love, created from mad science.