Villanelle Nr.18 — What Einstein Said

I like this write, Josh. written so well. humorous too. 🌹

Thank you - now NaPo 2021 is over, I'm just catching up on commenting. Glad you liked it, Josh.

Fantastic! This mystic business makes me wonder where (or from whom) his knowledge of some things came from. But never mind me, I have watched far too many episodes of Ancient Aliens.  

After NaPo, a little relaxation with Ancient Aliens sounds a good option ... though with the busiest time of year in the growing season I'll probably outside tending the quinta/garden. RL appreciated.

I like this one bro
This is a good write

Cheers

Mike

Thanks Mike, glad you liked it. Cheers, Josh.

Dear J,

Absolutely delightful! Clever, witty and entertaining. I would love to have cleared up a lot of fuzzy and misquoted comments not only from Einstein but a whole bunch people long since past. Best of luck and wonderful poem. H🌷

Thank you H again; glad it had entertainment value even if it didn't clear up any truths of "what was said" -- though the quotes in German that Veronika put on her drawings are authentic from Einstein's actual notes. RL much appreciated.

Lord. Winner winner chicken dinner for sure! I LOVE the animation of this too!

Well I got to be a runner-upperer. I voted for Eerie's villanelle, definitely the best of the bunch on the day  :))   RL 🙏

I enjoy a villanelles.  Thanks for entering that competition.

Thank you LJ, and for the RL. Your comp was a good motivation to get back into villanelles. I've posted quite a few here over the years.

Even before he passed in his sleep
(this isn't in form as I am not that deep)
I think its a couplet? (trying to be smart)
to get 3 credits for my DUP journey to start.
You're a my first follow, comment and like
I have great taste (and your face came up twice)
I love the topic, Einstien's a favourite of mine
I am schizophrenic and advocate for Mind*
His son suffered mental illness but it wasn't his fault
Other than that I take all his quotes with a good pinch of salt
I heard before passing peacefully 'alseep' in the bed
He muttered some words, apparently, in German they said
Those last words of the genius will never be known.
For he died in a hospital and not in his own home.
He spoke them in German, but the attending nurse
Did not speak German and so couldn't recall
Whatever they were or if he said anything at all.
Now I have commented on a man that is dead
I just want 1 credit ...so f*ck what he said.

Many thanks for your comment in rhyme
with interesting facts about old Einstein
and welcome to DUP by the way
I hope you find it compelling -- and stay.
Best regards,
Josh.

I always enjoy your deliveries on spoken word and how the villanelle form shapes the mood.

Outstanding work sir.

Thank you Wally - glad you liked it. All the best, Josh.