What thinkest thou
Refugee
Captive soul
Knowledge surpassed by none
Philosopher
Mathematical mind
Conjurer in space and time
Manipulation of mass
Energy and
All life’s mysteries
History venerates you
Intimate of quantum universe
Inmate of circumstance
Seeker of asylum
Refugee
Crossing waters to find a
New land to call your
Home
O ~ o ~
This bust of Albert Einstein by Jacob Epstein was made while Einstein was living in a refugee camp in Norfolk, in the east of England, having escaped from Nazi persecution in 1933. The bust is currently part of an Exhibition of Epstein sculptures at Tate Britain in London
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (6)
The muses you find for your work.... I'm intrigued to see who's inspiring you next. I guess, fate doesn't make difference between individuals.
It really shows how even the greatest minds can be shaped by struggle and displacement.
What a great poem--thank you for teaching me something new about this great man!
You captured the essence of Einstein. Good job.
Oh wow, I had no idea that Einstein went through such an experience. Loved your poem!
Brilliant, Raymond, just like the subject of your poem!