There’s a gene
In your brain
That is very important
It separates your hemispheres
Makes sure you have two eyes.
You know,
Important things.
If yours isn’t formed right
You’ll be brain damaged
You probably won’t live very long.
Your parents will be devastated.
It’s very important.
And what did they name
This very important gene?
Sonic hedgehog
Sonic.
Hedgehog.
So now, doctors
Are forced to tell sobbing parents
That their child won’t survive
Because of sonic hedgehog malformation.
Don’t get me wrong,
I think this a good thing.
I’ve been a sobbing parent
Receiving the worst news possible
And the only things
That make it almost bearable
Are the little tiny moments
Of absurdity
That make you laugh hysterically.
Giving you a break
From all the crying.
Tom Juniper Poetry 