Albert Einstein 77 - Tragedy Strikes Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Albert Einstein 77 - Tragedy Strikes
Elsa's daughter, Ilse who lived in Paris
With her husband Rudolf Kayser,
Took seriously ill in 1934.
Elsa rushed to Paris to be with her daughter.
But unfortunately, Ilse never recovered,
She passed away at a young age of thirty seven,
Leaving Elsa completely distraught and saddened.
Though Elsa returned back to Princeton,
She could never overcome her daughter's loss.
She was no more the bubbly, talkative person,
With zest for life and its social engagements.
In 1935, Einstein purchased a new house in Princeton.
This house, in 112 Mercer Street, became the residence
For Einstein and his large family, for the rest of their lives.
Unfortunately, Elsa could not enjoy living in this house for long.
She became seriously sick with heart and kidney ailment.
On 20th December,1936, just two years after her daughter Ilse's death,
At the age of 60, Elsa breathed her last, leaving Einstein a widower
For the next twenty years of his life. After Elsa's death,
Einstein wrote that he became "bear like remaining in his den,
And no more socialising like he did when Elsa was alive"!
Elsa was a lucky charm in Einstein's life.
With her vivacious and articulate personality.
She stood thick and thin, for better or for worse, with her husband,
Standing strongly by his side, travelling with him everywhere,
Managing all his affairs, most faithfully, throughout her life.
She was a gem of a lady who took pride in her husband's success,
And let the brilliance of his glory, illuminate her life as well with joy.
A Biographical Poem
Princeton was the place of choice for Einstein to live on his very first visit to the US, even before he decided to migrate t
'Elsa was a lucky charm in Einstein's life. Managing all his affairs, most faithfully, throughout her life.... took pride in her husband's success'. The poem reflects the ecstasy of a great relationship and the jolt of parting for life through death a partner Thanks, Geeta ji.
Another beautiful series that dwells on a great marriage. A relationship built with love, respect and happiness is always remembered and treasured beyond time.
A relationship that lived through. Yet another wonderful poem of this series.
He was born genius but Elsa's company motivated him to accomplish his endeavour joyfully. I feel your book will be the best book among any other books published in the identical line! Wonderful job dear madam!
Deeply poignant and moving poem showing that life is just ephemeral.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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One of the romantic love affairs, I heard of. I am glad to read this because it reminds me of my parents Bravo! And Thank you for remind me how lucky I saw true love.