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E Equals M C Squared

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 :)

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!

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

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.