Natural Science vs. Philosophy

Whiskey can stop a cowboy,

and age a dog.

Candy can stop a baby,

While water will quench a fire.

Science may (dubiously) stop a pandemic,

and a Bible a bullet.

But if you think it’s the space between that holds back a tiger…

Well then, remove the bars and let’s see.

(Hang on though. I’ll watch from over yonder)