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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