Albert Einstein 36 - Dr. Einstein In Brussels Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

The year of 1911, continued to be a year of opportunities,
Travel and important Seminars for Dr. Albert Einstein.
In November 1911, he was invited to give a lecture
In the prestigious Solvay Conference in Brussels,
Attended by physicists, chemists, intellectuals
And luminaries from all over the world.

The Solvay conference was organised
By Ernest Solvay, an affluent Chemist from Belgium.
Almost all top-ranking scientists of repute,
Attended this grand and successful conference.
The presence of Dr.Albert Einstein in the conference,
Attracted and charmed many, as the youngest participant.

Dr. Einstein moved and mingled with all great scientists,
With confidence, politeness, ease and extreme charm.
The topic of the seminar was ‘Radiation' and ‘Quantum Theory'.
Dr. Einstein's lecture was welcomed with much appreciation.
Dr. Einstein spoke with clarity about his creative ideas,
Exposing his deep, profound knowledge and research in Physics.

As Albert Einstein's professional career zoomed,
And climbed the ladder of success and achievements,
At the same time, his personal life with his family,
Especially, with his wife Mileva, deteriorated pathetically.
There were no more discussions on physics or music, at home
There was only a dark shadow of gloom!

In a letter to a friend, Mileva wrote:
"I must confess with a lot of shame, that we are unimportant to him and take a second place."
Mileva felt neglected and ignored by her husband.
She thought fame had changed his character and personality.
Fame is like a slippery balloon. It bounces you high towards the sky. Then,
When it comes crashing down, it is too late, to reform or resolve!

A Biographical Poem