Albert Einstein 65 - a Letter To Dear Queen Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Dr. Albert Einstein,
On hearing of the untimely demise
Of Queen Elisabeth's husband
King Albert 1, of Belgium,
Wrote a consoling letter to the queen,
Addressing her as:

'Dear Queen,
Mrs Barjansky wrote to me how gravely living in itself
Causes you suffering and how numbed you are by
The indescribably painful blows that have befallen you.
And yet, we should not grieve for those who have gone
From us in the primes of their lives after happy and fruitful
Years of activity, and who have been privileged
To accomplish in full measure their task in life.'

'Something there is that can refresh and revive older people,
Joy in the activities of the younger generation - a joy,
To be sure, that is clouded by darker forebodings
In these unsettled times. And yet, as always,
The springtime sun brings forth new life and contribute
To its unfolding; and Mozart remains as beautiful
And tender as he always was and always will be.'

'There is, after all, something eternal,
That lies beyond the hand of fate
And of all human delusions.
And such eternal lies closer
to an older person than to a younger one
oscillating between fear and hope. For us,
There remains the privilege of experiencing
Beauty and truth in their purest forms.'

A classic letter that exposes a compassionate heart
That Dr. Einstein possessed, transcending beyond
Technical brilliance of phenomenal knowledge;
A soothing emotion of empathy,
That melts, consoles and heals people
Of dejection and depression!
Dr. Einstein's art of letter writing was unique,
As touching as a sentimental poem.

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