“People were trying to tell him he was…” A genius, Jean whispered, finishing the sentence before any other could. A brilliant soul of gift. What more embellishments would be necessary to add to the well-established image of his? Jean had… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius. Michael Hernandez didn’t want to listen. Everyone was trying to tell him about the great service to the world he had just accomplished. Michael didn’t really care for these snotty… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius, a brilliant, sharp, and successful young man. With every question he aced, and every problem he solved, he became a prodigy, praised for his impeccable knowledge. As his success and… Continue Reading →

The Price of a Genius People were trying to tell him he was a genius. His mind, overflowing with ideas, A crown of knowledge was forced onto his head. Unable to take it off. Bound to his mind, Drowning him… Continue Reading →

“People were trying to tell him he was a genius.” I could never understand the excellent students at school, their behavior, communication and other things they did were always strange to me. When I went to first grade, I was… Continue Reading →

Muse People were trying to tell him he was a genius, as they always had. Only now, their words fell on deaf ears. Shen stood surrounded by dozens of admiring fans, congratulating him on his newest collection currently on display… Continue Reading →

“People were trying to tell him he was a genius.” But Jack didn’t care if he was a genius or not, all he cared about was he couldn’t save his own mother. When Jack was a little kid he was… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius with the way he came up with the plan to raid the house for the suspect. It was a stressful Wednesday morning in western New York where all the suspense… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius. He brought them solutions, He made them speechless. Yet his pride was met with dilutions, He found the cure. He founded it’s constitutions, Their looks were pure. He didn’t trust… Continue Reading →

Parasympathetic Parasite People were trying to tell him he was a genius. Perhaps, if he were as ignorant as they were, he would think he was. But he carries with him the burden of knowledge. He knows what it took… Continue Reading →

“People were trying to tell him he was a genius,” said Wendell, “Trey didn’t even do anything man, that was all your dad!” “I know, I know. I have to let him have something, though.” I said, letting out a… Continue Reading →

People were trying to tell him he was a genius, only from an outside perspective was that true. He was trapped. Trapped in the facade of being what everyone wanted him to be. The perfect student, the perfect athlete, the… Continue Reading →

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 →