Langston Hughes
Genius Child
This is a song for the genius child
Sing it softly, for the song is wild
Sing it softly as ever you can -
Lest the song get out of hand
Nobody loves a genius child
Can you love an eagle
Tame or wild?
Can you love an eagle
Wild or tame?
Can you love a monster
Of frightening name?
Nobody loves a genius child
Kill him - and let his soul run wild