Sunday, July 11, 2010

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.

(Langston Hughes)

Looking forward to the Basquiat documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXjR-y0WH-I

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