by James Lyons

Created on: October 01, 2009   Last Updated: November 21, 2011

Common Genius

Most envision the world, part and parcel exposed
To the masses, conformed, uninspired
When involving original thought juxtaposed
To the natural way that things are

While rare gifts of mental capacity threaten
To broaden and stretch what is known
Some seem not to understand and compromise
To remain in the crowd, yet alone

The issue is not that ideas may form
A fine work that someday may become
The lauded creation of one's own experience
Wealth and fame though they may come

For how fleeting the praise of man upon the ears
Of the one motivated by noise
Yet the artist composing his work from the heart
Will find joy in his labor of choice

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