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Newton's Law

I was inattentive in Science class one day When the teacher at random looked my way I didn't look up, I wouldn't dare There's no escaping that intense glare. Asked me to explain to the class Newton's Law of Gravity and mass My mind was a blank, heartbeats louder For an answer, I started to flounder. I stood before the class trembling with fear "Gravity," I said..., and then oh dear!!! I fell off the stage on to the floor How the class with laughter did roar. The children tittered in great amusement They didn't know my sad predicament The teacher said, "You've demonstrated gravity" "Although you did it with much levity". At length, I returned to my seat With much applause did they greet Now I look back upon this and ponder I decide to listen and not let my mind wander.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/20/2021 5:56:00 PM

Delightful poem of levity in light of gravity ~ your sense of humor is charming. So glad to see this lovely poem in the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Pradipta Roy Choudhury

Date: 11/25/2017 4:02:00 AM

Loved this poem, it brought back memories of my school days. I can see the reflection of my rhyming style in your poetry.

Ram R. V.

Date: 7/15/2017 5:34:00 AM

A wonderful poem that nicely blends levity and seriousness. A good read. Ram, R. V.

Kunal Rathod

Date: 6/4/2015 11:45:00 PM

Brilliant work lies in simplicity. I loved your work. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up chears. You can read my poems as well on poetrysoup.

Nandita Das
Date: 6/8/2015 1:46:00 PM

Thank you. I will read you poems, thanks.

Lara Wash

Date: 6/3/2015 9:12:00 PM

Nandita your poem made me smile, thanks for sharing

Nandita Das
Date: 6/8/2015 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Lara.

Judy Konos

Date: 5/23/2015 6:27:00 PM

Congratulations.........

Nandita Das
Date: 5/24/2015 11:34:00 PM

Thank you so much.

Neva Romaine

Date: 5/21/2015 7:50:00 AM

Hey Nandita, BIG congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTW! It is amazing how things we think are awful at the time can turn into something wonderful and helpful to others. An actual life lesson. Beautifully written. Be Blessed, Neva

Nandita Das
Date: 5/21/2015 10:01:00 AM

Thank you so much. So kind and nice of you to wish me. Thank you so much for reading this and taking time to write such lovely comments. Truly appreciate this very much.

Constance La France

Date: 5/21/2015 7:07:00 AM

Nandita, congratulations on having this wonderful poem selected as Poem of the Week. . .

Nandita Das
Date: 5/21/2015 10:02:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Funom Makama

Date: 5/20/2015 9:45:00 AM

Great thought well expressed via the professionalism of a poet. You definitely have it in you and I am glad I came across this one. A commanding 7 here.

Nandita Das
Date: 5/20/2015 9:51:00 AM

Thank you so much. So humbled by the kind appreciation. Thanks for the high 7, Thank you

Jill Spagnola

Date: 5/20/2015 6:47:00 AM

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your art. In retrospect you found humor in something that wasn't funny at the time. I love your rhyme!

Nandita Das
Date: 5/20/2015 9:31:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading this and thank you for your kind appreciation.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/19/2015 1:49:00 PM

Got a chuckle but I know that it wasn't funny..I enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Nandita Das
Date: 5/20/2015 9:33:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed reading this. Thanks for your nice supportive comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/18/2015 3:45:00 PM

was looking and looking for a poem to comment on and did not see my comment here. I am sure I rad it. Then I noticed you have more than a page of comments here So I KNOW I read this one. THis one here is still a really good one for me!!

Nandita Das
Date: 5/20/2015 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much for your nice comments. For your kind support I am grateful. Thank you.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/18/2015 12:50:00 PM

I, too, found science (physics) very difficult. In later years, after much reading about it, I find it fascinating. Enjoyed your poem and experience. Keep up the good writing. / M

Nandita Das
Date: 5/18/2015 12:59:00 PM

That's true. Science is so fascinating. But while at School I found it uninteresting. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I love the humour in all your writes. Thank you.

Richard Catton

Date: 5/18/2015 3:47:00 AM

Fantastic !

Nandita Das
Date: 5/18/2015 3:49:00 AM

Thank you so much. Your kind appreciation means so much to me. Thank you.

Wilfred Aniagyei

Date: 5/18/2015 1:01:00 AM

Much deserved, POTW!! ....... Great write to brighten our week, Nan

Nandita Das
Date: 5/18/2015 3:42:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading and for such kind words of appreciation. Your lovely comments brightened my day for sure. Thank you.

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/17/2015 7:22:00 PM

...Yes! Congratulations on your POW, Nandita! Sure made the sun shine at PS! Kim

Nandita Das
Date: 5/17/2015 9:37:00 PM

Thank you so much. So very sweet of you to wish me. It means so much to me. Thank you for your lovely comments. Truly grateful. Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/17/2015 11:42:00 AM

- Congrats on p.o.t.W. Nandita ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) (7 +:)

Nandita Das
Date: 5/17/2015 12:40:00 PM

You are always so thoughtful and kind. So very sweet of you to congratulate me. I am so honored. Thank you very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2015 6:05:00 AM

Poem of the week many congrats Nandita - great to read this again:-) hugs Jan xx

Nandita Das
Date: 5/17/2015 6:09:00 AM

Thank you so much for telling me. You're always the first to tell others. What a kind heart Jan. Really appreciate. What a coincidence. I was just reading your poem Just desserts. What a laugh riot. Thank you.

John Williams

Date: 5/17/2015 5:57:00 AM

A great demonstration Nandita, although next time take it a little easy on yourself. Made me laugh and poem flowed nicely Nandita.....kind regards.....John

Nandita Das
Date: 5/17/2015 6:12:00 AM

Thank you so much. Thanks for your kind words.

Judy Konos

Date: 5/16/2015 1:46:00 PM

AND....for this....you got an A+ or you should have....that is so KQQL....

Nandita Das
Date: 5/16/2015 1:51:00 PM

:) Thank you so much....

Paul Callus

Date: 5/16/2015 10:19:00 AM

Very witty, Nandita! Saved by the fall! Action speaks better than words. Full marks to you. // paul

Nandita Das
Date: 5/16/2015 10:38:00 AM

True, actions speak better than words. Thanks for your very kind comments. Much appreciated.

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/16/2015 8:23:00 AM

LOL! Perfect demonstration! Loved the rhyme too! hahaha...you're good, dear poet! :-)

Nandita Das
Date: 5/16/2015 8:51:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading this and for your very kind appreciation I am grateful. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/16/2015 12:17:00 AM

I know the gravity of this poem, means I shouldn't be smiling, but I cant help myself, I am! A7!!!!

Nandita Das
Date: 5/16/2015 12:36:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading this and I am so honored with 7. Glad this made you smile. Thank you.

David Meade

Date: 5/15/2015 11:48:00 PM

I believe Newton would have been proud! I wonder how you would have done the with Einstein's theory of Relativity? Loved your poem and hoped the bruises have all healed by now!

Nandita Das
Date: 5/15/2015 11:56:00 PM

Haha :)..Thank you so much for reading this and for your humorous comments. Thank you for your kind encouragement.

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/15/2015 11:22:00 AM

Very interesting subject matter with just the right amount of nattiness and humor to wet our appetites. Great poem! Emile.

Nandita Das
Date: 5/15/2015 11:26:00 AM

Thank you for your insightful comments and for your kind support always. Thank you.