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In Memory of Albert Einstein

In Memory of Albert Einstein

By Elton Camp

He brought to physics ideas so clear
Published papers in his miracle year
Newton’s views he came to curse
Gave new way to view the universe.

Light is not just a wave at all
Made of many packets small
Photon theories led him to detect
Existence of photoelectric effect

In 1905, to say he dared
E equals MC squared
In laws of physics is fated
Energy and mass are related

New message he did send
Gravity causes light to bend
Some, the novel idea did fight,
Eclipse data showed him right

Dr. Einstein soon came to know
As speed goes up, time will slow
At near the speed of light
What happens is a fright

Special relativity was his theory
Only a few could see it clearly 
Made him famous just the same
Millions his name did acclaim

Due to Dr. Einstein’s great fame
Physics never again was the same
In science, he became the rage
Ushered in the atomic age.

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/6/2010 5:12:00 PM

An intelligent and historically accurate tribute to one of America's greatest minds, Elton. Have you read Einstein's comments on Professor Charles Hapgood's "maps of ancient seafarers" theories. Einstein supports them and that's good enough for me. Once when I was very little I asked my mother if the president was the smartest man in the US. She emphatically said, "No, that would be Einstein!" An excellent poem for my favorites! Love, Carolyn

Elton Camp

Date: 12/6/2010 4:19:00 PM

Nigel, I am uncertain how to take your comment. I hope it is meant as jest however ill advised, especially the remark about the "Talmud." IF it is meant to be antisemitic, I reject it entirely. Sorry if I am misunderstanding. Elton

Nigel Fox

Date: 12/6/2010 1:49:00 PM

Poor Albert! Just look at his hair, mad as you like, born and died, no escape from Talmud !

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/6/2010 11:46:00 AM

Great tribute to an awesome scientist blessed with remarkable gifts, Elton!! And though he never believed in a "personal God" he did state that "God does not play dice", which shows that he had some belief in God, the ultimate source of Light, by way! Peace and love this holy season! Always, Audrey