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Everybody Is a Genius

Quite a statement to make but Einstein was prone to them he always makes one think deep so you need your mind kept open everyone thinks a genius isn't them something greatly marvelous surely not the ordinary things of life but the simple things makes one securely Take the simple illustration of a fish if that fish could actually climb a tree now the thought of it I know is nonsense so why waste time for its sheer ability Now the fish would live its life thinking how stupid can I really be many a bear and monkey does this but not me for I need water you see So old Albert has made a point when you think through his quote everyone has its own place to live these fish love to swim under your boat Quote: (" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.") - Albert Einstein (1879- 1955)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/3/2021 3:10:00 PM

what a great quote to do a poem on and you had some funny illustrations with the fish!!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/4/2021 6:16:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, Glad you enjoyed this one and the quote too. Take care and keep well. Blessings ,Gordon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/3/2021 4:38:00 AM

Our genius in doing the best good that each was meant to do. Comparison to others is deadly and does not highlight one’s own talents. I like this very much!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/3/2021 10:30:00 AM

Thanks Kim, Glad you liked this one very much and agree with your comments. Do take care and keep safe, blessings always,Gordon

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/2/2021 5:41:00 PM

Hello Gordon ... very well written indeed Gordon and by expanding the quote is only what a genius can do when it's done well - thank you Gordon - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/3/2021 12:50:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay, Glad you were impressed and thought it well written. Hope you had a nice weekend, Gordon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 5/2/2021 4:55:00 PM

Gordon, A genius in every tree. Always enjoyed Albert's quotes. Observations he made show a keen understanding of people's thought process. Observations your poem made show just as keen an understanding of the process in people's thoughts. -Richard

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/3/2021 12:49:00 AM

Thanks Richard, Glad you enjoyed this one and trust all is well with you. Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/1/2021 7:18:00 PM

Reminds of this quote: "Be true to who you are" A fish knows where it belongs. Truly ! We all have talents, some are different than others, and that's okay. "Everybody is a Genius" Yes, I completely agree. In some way. This is so beautifully written and expressed, my dear friend. :) Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/2/2021 12:56:00 AM

Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed my piece and found it a beautifully expressed write. Have a blessed day as it's a lovely sunny morning here in Scotland. Gordon

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/1/2021 3:10:00 PM

Great message in this poem, Gordon. We all have things we are better at than others. just because you can't do something well doesn't mean you are stupid. Well done:)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/2/2021 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Daniel, Glad you loved the message and the piece, Have a blessed day, Gordon

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/1/2021 1:58:00 PM

This is a great point Gordon. We have limitations in some things, but...we can excel at something if we try. Well done :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/2/2021 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, Glad you enjoyed it and saw the point of it too. Have a lovely day, Gordon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/1/2021 1:50:00 PM

Fish doesn't want to be a genius at climbing tree--but it has the command of swimming in sea. Everyone has its own place and talented in something--I hear the message of your poem, Gordon.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/2/2021 12:51:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, Glad you liked it and do have a lovely day. Blessings, Gordon