Cheryl Hoffman Poet Clerihew

The Genius

Nikola Tesla came to America in the 1880's to work with Thomas Edison,
a lot of his brilliant ideas getting patented by others who had a bank run,
today being the anniversary of his dying poor in a hotel in New York City,
a pioneer of a/c transmission and wireless technology he will always be a genius in history.


1-7-17


Addendum: Tesla was born in Croatia on 7-10-1856 and died in NY city on 1-7-1943.
Inventions:
A/C power transmission
Death ray machine
Fluorescent lights
Induction motor
Radio
Polyphase a/c system
Rotating magnetic field principle
Telephone repeater
Tesla coil transformer
Wireless communication

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Pat Adams October 4, 2017 at 11:19 PM Very interesting and well written. I'm another one that never heard of him. What a shameful lack of recognition... Cheryl Hoffman October 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM I heard they are building a science museum of sorts on the grounds of his old Shoreham, Long Island New York Wardenclyffe Tower where he experimented with wireless energy. Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Pat!~Che :)

Jannie Breedt January 30, 2017 at 1:35 AM Hi Cheryl, i m so glad you give credence to a genius that was hardly recognised by a deaf and dumb society. I admit not being familiar with this poetry form. I will certainly check it out. Hugs Jannie Cheryl Hoffman January 30, 2017 at 7:53 AM The clerihew form is new to me too but I chose Tesla because I always thought he deserved a lot more recognition…thank you for kind stop by and good luck with your clerihew~Hugs~Che :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 10, 2017 at 10:25 AM Splendid and informative clerihew, Cheryl. I loved David Bowie playing Tesla in "The Prestige." Very sad that history lauds some and forget others. Such is life. Great poem, my dear friend. Love and hugs to you. Cheryl Hoffman January 10, 2017 at 7:18 PM I'll have to watch that movie one day when I have a chance! Thanks Freddie~Love & hugs back~Che

Jan Allison January 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM He definitely was a shining example of a genius Cheryl:-) hugs Jan xx Cheryl Hoffman January 9, 2017 at 8:35 PM Most definitely; plus he wanted to supply free energy to people but was stopped…Thanks so much for visit Jan~Hugs~Che xx

Barry Stebbings January 9, 2017 at 7:42 AM Congratulations on your win with this interesting Clerihew, Cheryl. It seems strange to me that Tesla is so little known given his contribution to our modern world. // Barry. Cheryl Hoffman January 9, 2017 at 8:35 AM I know, you hear a lot about Edison and nothing about Tesla who was without a doubt a genius and had better ideas! Thanks for kind comment and visit Barry!:)

Lim'Rik Flats January 8, 2017 at 9:29 AM I probably wouldn't have the privilege of reading this without his contributions to the world of sparks. Thanks for sharing ~ j Cheryl Hoffman January 8, 2017 at 9:35 AM Sparks, lol! He did contribute quite a bit of technology, wanting to give us all free electricity even! Thanks for witty comment and visit John!:)