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He possessed a razor sharp mind
Slicing through problems 
With a surgeon like precision
All the while dancing at the edge of sanity
One brilliant moment at a time

The blade of his brilliance
Flashed forward
Relativity speaking
Embraced by pop culture
Recognized, coveted for his mass appeal 
Eyes piercing beyond the speed of light

He was born into and was a great mystery
Lining our minds, one question at a time
Curiosity's companion
Gravitational accomplice
Weighing infinities limitations

Searching the stars 
Collecting what he lacked on earth
Content in his solitude
Personal grooming not of great concern
For he truly was incoruptably himself
His razor sharp mind
Chose not to cut his hair

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Timothy Hicks Date: 10/21/2014 1:12:00 AM He really was one of a kind. Your touch of humor in the end was fitting - considering that famous picture of Einstein with his tongue sticking out. Weighing infinities limitations - now if that doesn't blow one's mind I don't know what will. Wonderful poem. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/21/2014 1:41:00 AM Thanks Timothy.;0)

Monterey Sirak Date: 7/5/2014 7:02:00 AM You describe Einstein so well. I love the last stanza. 'Content in his solitude...with his razor sharp mind' mundane things and concerns could not penetrate his brilliance. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/6/2014 9:16:00 AM He pondered what others considered mundane and as a result his brilliance was illuminated.

Verlena S. Walker Date: 6/27/2014 8:00:00 PM Rick, Einstein was a way of perception... I like this. Well done... Verlena Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/27/2014 8:25:00 PM Hi and thanks Verlena

Justin Bordner Date: 6/25/2014 12:52:00 PM WOW Richard!!! This is a masterpiece of the description of human potential exemplified in the legend of a single person.several extraordinary lines herein, " Lining our minds, one question at a time...Searching the stars, collecting what he lackedon Earth..." This great poem reminds me its okay to be original, to have unique priorities, that I can discovet the Univetse inside myself, by seeing it in others. A FAV. J.A.B. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/25/2014 12:56:00 PM If I could fav a comment this would most certainly be on my list.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/24/2014 12:50:00 PM Dear Richard, there appears to be a fine line between genius and insanity. Einstein, Hemingway and Van Gogh are but a few examples. Enjoyed the humor in the last two lines. Einstein's hair was wild, like he'd lived in a jungle his entire life as a Neanderthal. Still, he was undoubtedly a genius. I wrote a poem called "Genius or Madness" some time ago on the same theme. We're thinking alike! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/25/2014 12:55:00 PM It is good to know I am in such great company, thanks hugs Rick

Weston Gregory Date: 6/23/2014 8:32:00 PM einstein did all that...who u had in mind...ha ha ha... u brought out a image that so genius...enjoyed reading this piece Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/24/2014 12:26:00 AM Hi Weston, I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/23/2014 9:20:00 AM Einstein was so far above most intellectually that he seemed strange or a little eccentric..Enjoyed reading your work about him..Sara Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2014 9:32:00 AM Thanks Sarah, I appreciate the visit.

Len Gasun Date: 6/22/2014 10:33:00 AM This is a stunning write my dear friend Richard. You write so well as always. I'm so honored & delighted to read it tonight. Thank u so much for sharing. I'll be back to read more soon 'cuz my internet is getting slower. Belated thanks for your precious time to read one of my latest poems. A blessed weekend my dear friend. love lots and big hugs, Leonora Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2014 8:25:00 AM Thanks Leonora. Hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/21/2014 7:11:00 PM I don't know much about science but I could tell it was him by reading the comments below. hahaha. the last part was so funny. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/22/2014 7:14:00 AM Thanks, I'm glad you liked the play on words.

Constance La France Date: 6/21/2014 4:13:00 PM Richard your skill at writing is outstanding, wonderful and profound, loved it. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/22/2014 7:13:00 AM You are kind, thanks.

Tim Smith Date: 6/20/2014 10:28:00 PM You finished this one....many greats come to mind...Einstein for example also those who have teetered to the other side...eg..the Unabomber.... Very well done Richard Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/21/2014 8:23:00 AM This was for Einstein, thanks Tim.

Casarah Nance Date: 6/20/2014 7:25:00 PM Ah ha ha great! the wonders of the mind, and humanity, the quirks and all are so intriguing :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/21/2014 8:26:00 AM I think Einstein's popularity was a result of his quirkiness. He maintained his humanness and made intelligence fashionabley flawed.

Arthur Vaso Date: 6/20/2014 7:13:00 PM You wrote this as if I am dead already? Loved it! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/20/2014 7:18:00 PM I thought that disheveled hair looked familiar. Welcome back!

Eileen Manassian Date: 6/20/2014 11:12:00 AM ;) So was his intelligence in his hair as was Samson's strength? Great write, Richard! I often wonder at what inspires you to write what you do, and this is NO exception. Is it for a contest? I'm no Einstein, but I'm often dancing at the edge of sanity! I need a dance partner....Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/20/2014 3:34:00 PM I wrote the first few lines and all of a sudden Einstein popped into my brain.