Sir Isaac Newton

[A poem to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Newton's discovery of gravity] Sir Isaac Newton is my name; I have a certain reputation, Philosopher of great acclaim Amongst the proud men of this nation. With many problems I would grapple, Not least of which concerned an apple. I’d often laze beneath the trees On long and balmy summer days, And there with friends I’d shoot the breeze, Expound ideas in many ways. But then in lone activity I framed the laws of gravity. Studying mechanics, optics, The bible and astronomy; Also mathematics, physics, The natural world and alchemy, My jealous peers, they criticised And often I was ostracized. But I was knighted by the Queen And my inventions gave men hope. Stars and planets could be seen With my reflecting telescope – No rainbow colours to detract. I’ve made my mark and that’s a fact !