True Measure of Intelligence

Is it determined by scholastic achievement, By mere inconsequential evaluation of one's own intellectual relevance, Can it be procured through egotistical platitudes and rude commentary expression, Does estimation of this perceived mental superiority come from strength of will, Or can it be derived from a faulty weakness in one's character, To what level can genius rise or fall on the borderline of insanity, Without others respect in mind will never further the cause of humanity. Copyright © 2014 Robert William Gruhn - All Rights Reserved "A poem to me is the essence of any thought, Being built from its foundation into tower scraping sky. It can fly like no other bird to places never seen, Even spaceships can only dream of taking its place." © 2014 Robert William Gruhn