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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

Date: 10/4/2017 11:19:00 PM

Very interesting and well written. I'm another one that never heard of him. What a shameful lack of recognition...

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/5/2017 8:30:00 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

Date: 1/30/2017 1:35:00 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
Date: 1/30/2017 7:53:00 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.

Date: 1/10/2017 10:25:00 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
Date: 1/10/2017 7:18:00 PM

I'll have to watch that movie one day when I have a chance! Thanks Freddie~Love & hugs back~Che

Jan Allison

Date: 1/9/2017 8:45:00 AM

He definitely was a shining example of a genius Cheryl:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 1/9/2017 8:35:00 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

Date: 1/9/2017 7:42:00 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
Date: 1/9/2017 8:35:00 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

Date: 1/8/2017 9:29:00 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
Date: 1/8/2017 9:35:00 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!:)