INTELLIGENCE

Some are brilliant from day one,

Others are plain smart.

Most of us a mere so-so,

A few dumb off the chart!

Scholars are the genius types.

They put most of us to shame.

When interviewed on TV,

They make us think again.

They express themselves so clearly.

They strip away the chaff.

Of all they things they know,

I wish I knew, say, half.

I appeal for their indulgence.

I’m in the so-so sphere.

Please speak a little slower,

My mind’s behind my ear!