In honor of Albert Einstein



In realms of thought, where genius dwells,
Resides a mind that forever compels,
Awe and wonder, like celestial fire,
Albert Einstein, the great mind we admire.

With unruly hair and eyes ablaze,
He sought the secrets, the cosmic maze,
In humble form, a passionate soul,
Unveiling truths that would forever unfold.

From distant stars to the atom's core,
He delved deep, craving to explore,
Relativity's tapestry he unfurled,
Einstein, the visionary of a curious world.

E = mc^2, a groundbreaking equation,
Binding matter and energy in cosmic equation,
Time and space intertwined as one,
Unlocking the mysteries, his quest begun.

Through thought experiments, his mind did roam,
On theoretical seas, his ideas would foam,
Black holes and wormholes, bending light,
Einstein's intellect shone with celestial might.

Yet, he spoke of peace with heartfelt plea,
Wary of the destructive power set free,
Atoms harnessed for devastating might,
Humanity's plight, a haunting sight.

Nobel laureate, his accolades adorned,
But humbly, his true essence was worn,
A playful spirit, a gentle soul,
Infinite wonder, his ultimate goal.

With wit and charm, he'd captivate,
The world entranced, the wise contemplate,
The universe's secrets, his eyes beheld,
A cosmic dance, a story he compelled.

Albert Einstein, a timeless name,
A luminary in the celestial game,
In the annals of knowledge, he remains,
A beacon of light, where science gains.

Oh, how we marvel at your profound insight,
Your spirit lingers, in the depths of night,
Einstein, your legacy will forever gleam,
An eternal star in humanity's dream.

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A poem in honor of the great physicist Albert Einstein

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Submitted by Colm on June 20, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,598
Words 300
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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