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Poetic Form: The Tesla (3-6-9)

The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane. ~ Nikola Tesla nights are dark and long and those who come only to wheedle me into eating, or drinking, or brushing my hair coddle and coo yet bear knife and needle to prepare my mind to sleep and rest no, not to rest, to forget - they come and spiel dogmatic scientific credal

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Maclawrence Famuyiwa

Date: 8/1/2025 4:02:00 PM

Its surely insane. Congrats on your win.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/1/2025 4:25:00 PM

Many thanks Maclawrence. :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/30/2025 2:17:00 PM

Creative winning work for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this winner with us. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/1/2025 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Sara! hugs :)

Suzette Richards

Date: 7/30/2025 1:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your second place win in my, A Child of Light, contest, Linda. The intimate tone of the poem invites the reader to look closely and not turn away from the reality. The final line is an evocative and clinically delivered tonal slippage, providing us with a critical lens to assess the situation—we, the readers, cannot remain indifferent to this scene you have painted in just a few words.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/1/2025 8:38:00 AM

Fantastic Su. Thank you!! I always enjoy your challenging contests. :)

David Crandall

Date: 7/19/2025 10:37:00 PM

fascinating poem about a fascinating man

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/21/2025 8:51:00 AM

Hello friend Dave. Many thanks for your comments! :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 7/19/2025 4:56:00 AM

What an intrigue, a poem that makes us ponder the muse. Kudos! Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/19/2025 9:09:00 AM

Thank you Zaynab. Pleased to see you here. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/18/2025 5:19:00 PM

loved the quote and how your poem addressed the message. Delightful read, hugs, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/18/2025 6:59:00 PM

Thank you dear Sara! hugs! :)

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 7/18/2025 7:27:00 AM

A clearly sane write, Linda. Tesla, Einstein & Jung would love this one. Blessings.x.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/18/2025 9:55:00 AM

Hello Ghairo. One would hope so...LOL. Many thanks! :)

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/17/2025 10:59:00 PM

Oh my well conjectured Linda-Alice.'

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/18/2025 9:54:00 AM

Hi Joe. So appreciate your visits and comments. I always look forward to seeing you. :)

Paige Hind

Date: 7/17/2025 7:17:00 PM

This is "deep" - trying to find another word for it...you did this form very well

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/18/2025 9:53:00 AM

Thank you Paige. Applies not only to the elderly, but also to any age "incarcerated" in prison, asylum, hospital, job who are attended by others. :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/17/2025 7:23:00 AM

Alice, a lot has been written about Tesla's mental state. Your poem could apply to any of us. Interesting that as we age, our minds change and it may become harder to remember what we stand for. Hopefully, we will be reasonable and thoughtful for a long time to come. Smiles!!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/18/2025 9:51:00 AM

Hi Duke. So true. Eat healthy. Walk. Dance. Travel. Play. There is only now. Many thanks for your visit and comments Duke. :)