Judy Ball Poet Free verse

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Einstein is to this day one of the most noted and quoted scientists of the world. I can't help but think that he was also one of the most miserable people in the world. Upon reading his history I can't help but think he couldn't have been a very happy man.

Einstein

Albert Einstein was renowned as the greatest scientist of the 20th century.
In fact one of the greatest scientists in history but though he was a brilliant scientist he was not perfect. He was a flawed human being like the rest of us.
He was not only responsible for developing the theory of general relativity but advancing the law of photoelectric effect.
This won him the Nobel Prize and he became the physicist elect.
He contributed much to the philosophy of science and today many on his theories are still reliant, but as a husband and father he miserably failed.
He seemed most uninterested in what it entailed. 
His oldest son once said the only thing Einstein ever gave up on was him.
He married twice but they were both filled with cares,
For Einstein preferred to have simple short affairs.
Though his personal life was a shambles, as a scientist no one held a candle to this little man whose brilliance out shown any and all other scientists known.
But in this instance Einstein was not alone for through history it has been shown that most geniuses have trouble dealing with people.
John Stachel once said ,"Too much of an idol was made of Einstein. He was not an idol he was just a human being and that is much more interesting."

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Phyllis Babcock March 20, 2021 at 3:27 PM This caught my eye as our son is a physicist. It is very hard work and they have great minds and are very dedicated towards their work. Not much time for interaction with people but very focused research Enjoyed the write Judy. love phyl Judy Ball March 21, 2021 at 10:12 PM Thanks so much Phyl. God Bless, JB

Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2021 at 9:46 PM It would have been cool for him and Stephen Hawkins to have met each other. Yes the human story is indeed fascinating. Judy Ball March 17, 2021 at 4:29 AM Right you are Richard. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar March 16, 2021 at 9:23 AM Most geniuses have troubled lives. Your synopsis of a great physicist is remarkable. Judy Ball March 16, 2021 at 11:21 AM Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB

Arturo Michael March 16, 2021 at 8:07 AM I learned something today about Einstein...life is not easy for anyone...All the best Judy. Judy Ball March 16, 2021 at 11:19 AM Thanks bunches Arturo. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Joseph May March 16, 2021 at 7:04 AM His theory of relativity did not seem to apply to his relatives, interesting write Judy.. Blessings Judy Ball March 16, 2021 at 11:16 AM Thanks so much Joseph. God Bless, JB