Famous Equations Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Equations poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous equations poems. These examples illustrate what a famous equations poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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Einstein

by Robert William Service
 A little mousey man he was
 With board, and chalk in hand;
And millions were awestruck because
 They couldn't understand.
Said he: 'E equals Mc2:
 I'll prove it true.'

No doubt you can, your marvel man,
 But will it serve our good?
Will it prolong our living span
 And multiply our food?
Will it bring peace between the nations
 To make equations?

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Worlds

by Richard Wilbur
 For Alexander there was no Far East,
Because he thought the Asian continent
India ended. Free Cathay at least
Did not contribute to his discontent.

But Newton, who had grasped all space, was more
Serene. To him it seemed that he'd but played
With several shells and pebbles on the shore
Of that profundity he had not made.

Swiss Einstein with his relativity -
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