Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

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 May 3, 2021 at 3:10 PM what a great quote to do a poem on and you had some funny illustrations with the fish!! Gordon Mcconnell May 4, 2021 at 6:16 AM Thanks Andrea, Glad you enjoyed this one and the quote too. Take care and keep well. Blessings ,Gordon

Kim Rodrigues May 3, 2021 at 4:38 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 May 3, 2021 at 10:30 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 May 2, 2021 at 5:41 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 May 3, 2021 at 12:50 AM Thanks Lindsay, Glad you were impressed and thought it well written. Hope you had a nice weekend, Gordon

Quoth Theraven May 2, 2021 at 4:55 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 May 3, 2021 at 12:49 AM Thanks Richard, Glad you enjoyed this one and trust all is well with you. Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole May 1, 2021 at 7:18 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 May 2, 2021 at 12:56 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 May 1, 2021 at 3:10 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 May 2, 2021 at 12:54 AM Thanks Daniel, Glad you loved the message and the piece, Have a blessed day, Gordon

Heidi Sands May 1, 2021 at 1:58 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 May 2, 2021 at 12:53 AM Thanks Heidi, Glad you enjoyed it and saw the point of it too. Have a lovely day, Gordon

Vijay Pandit May 1, 2021 at 1:50 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 May 2, 2021 at 12:51 AM Thanks Vijay, Glad you liked it and do have a lovely day. Blessings, Gordon