Category 2024 November

People were trying to tell him he was a genius. He always shook his head at the word “genius”. He’d jot down notes on crumpled up napkins or anything that he could write on. He’d spend nights, staying up for… Continue Reading →

Genius People were trying to tell him he was a genius, but he just wanted to be normal. He felt normal. No matter how many great things he accomplished, or how many people he helped, he just wanted to be… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius. So why couldn’t he live up to those expectations? He massaged the sleepiness out of his eyes. A mess of notes were scattered across his desk. Sketched out designs for… Continue Reading →

Expectations of a Genius People were trying to tell him he was a genius, But he didn’t seem to know or care. In fact, his knowledge was everywhere In the books and on the web. Everyone knew his name. Everyone… Continue Reading →

New Eyes People were trying to tell him he was a genius, And he was–in so many ways. Always going the extra mile, His tired eyes still held a smile. He was there for the moments that mattered. Although I… Continue Reading →

“The Man Behind The Mind” People were trying to tell him he was a genius. He had all the answers, Knew the world inside out, But unknown to many was his crippling doubt. Not just doubt, but unease; A pressure… Continue Reading →

The Flavor Masterpiece People were trying to tell him he was a genius. He arranged the plate like a stunning art piece, Each color meticulously placed in a balanced manner, Every component flavorful and vibrant, The plate was a masterpiece,… Continue Reading →

I was standing at 12th Street and University, on the way to the Union Square Farmer’s Market, when I heard the comment, “People were trying to tell him he was a genius.” It wasn’t an idle conversation because the intensity… Continue Reading →