A Genius Heading The Wrong Department Poem by Hebert Logerie

You are too bright to be working in the wrong place
You cannot let people insult you like that because
As a medical doctor, you should be dealing with gauze
Science and cancer patients. Don't let anybody use your race
To obviously ridicule you, by placing you in the wrong position
You deserve better than that. This is a stereotypical thing
You ought to be the Health Secretary or the Surgeon General
It is great to have a job, but it is obvious that the chacal
Is mocking you. Move on, brother, to a different direction
Our people deserve better than what they've been getting
Don't follow the agenda of a conceited and deranged fool
You're qualified for a better job. Move on and stay cool
You're a genius, who's heading the wrong department
Money is a necessity, but pride and dignity are more important.

P.S. This poem is dedicated to a brother. Best of luck, Doc.

Copyright © May 2019, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poetry.