Yesterday (as I aimlessly scrolled through Facebook on my phone) I saw this video that immediately caught my attention because I couldn’t help but remember how forceful it was.
Genius Child -Langston Hughes
This is a song for the genius child.
Sing it softly, for the song is wild.
Sing it softly as ever you can –
Lest the song get out of hand.
Nobody loves a genius child.
Can you love an eagle,
Tame or wild?
Can you love an eagle,
Wild or tame?
Can you love a monster
Of frightening name?
Nobody loves a genius child.
Kill him – and let his soul run wild.
Langston Hughes