GENIUS?

  does it take a genius 

to know whats wrong and right 

does it take a genius 

to make her smile a little bright

does it take a genius 

to respect what was once a refuge 

does it take a genius 

to not need to resort to subterfuge 

does it take  a genius 

not to hurt a heart that loved you so

does it take a genius 

to  hold on tight and not ever let go 

does it take a genius 

to not shatter a dream

does it take a genius 

to hear the silent scream ??

in response to word prompt

GENIUS