Lament Of A Great Mind
27 August, 2003
Author: Mark Spencer
While listening in my cosmic ire,
I hear the words that fuel my fire.
The newcomer has joined me here,
Elevated to my peer.
His theory of matter and energy,
Applied to motion creates synergy.
Though the laws were immutable,
He claimed the two were transmutable.
But I stood firm in my conviction,
Whilst he watched my crucifixion.
They now have my cosmic gun,
It's fire equal to the sun.
I'd hoped that it would end all war,
But that's not what they'll use it for.
So Archimedes throw thy lever,
But know the fruits of your endeavor.
Aries seeks what you create,
His lust for battle ye'll not abate.
It is for this reason I cannot rest,
In my quest for peace, I did my best.
Now life is gone, yet I'm still here,
As my creations persevere.
And I'll remain whilst I contend,
With my guilt until the end.
So friend Kelvin, keep warm my cup,
For I'll be late in coming up.
------- Author's Notes -------
Who among you is able to discover the identity of the "Great Mind" this poem is about? Do you know your history well enough? How about your science? I assure you, this was a real person, who made a tremendous impact on our world. Are you up to the challenge? |
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Wayfarer (68.122.72.206) -- Sunday, August 31 2003, 03:31 am I'll take a stab at this. Is this person Einstein? The whole matter and energy thing makes me lean in that direction. |
| Mark Spencer (68.122.42.61) -- Wednesday, September 3 2003, 01:49 am Not Einstein, though the lines: The newcomer has joined me here, Elevated to my peer. His theory of matter and energy, Applied to motion creates synergy. Though the laws were immutable, He claimed the two were transmutable. But I stood firm in my conviction, Whilst he watched my crucifixion. So you'll have to try again. The answer is only obvious to one who know a lot about twentieth century science and the pioneers of the field. Thank you for reading. Mark Spencer |
| Mark Spencer (68.122.42.61) -- Wednesday, September 3 2003, 01:51 am What I meant to say was those lines were about Einstein but the Great Mind in question is someone else. |
| Justus (67.124.90.185) -- Thursday, September 4 2003, 07:56 am Hey Rev., Is it Oppenheimer? |
| Mark Spencer (68.122.127.55) -- Sunday, September 7 2003, 01:08 am Though he and the man I'm writing about were similar in many ways. Each were crucified for their stand for peace. Each developed weapons in the hope of ending war. Very close Justus, but no cigar. |
| Justus Isaiah Richardson (67.127.58.147) -- Sunday, October 5 2003, 09:26 am I got it! It's Nikola Tesla! I saw the answer on another website. Cool how you tied it in to that poem he wrote. |
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