My Violin, My Sailboat, and Me (poem) by E D Phillips on AuthorsDen

My Violin, My Sailboat, and Me
by E D Phillips → (All Poetry by E D Phillips)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Einstein loved his violin, his sailboat, and his curiosity

My Violin, My Sailboat, and Me (A Tribute to Albert Einstein) I’m as happy as I can be My violin, my sailboat, and me Wailing and sailing on the sea Far away from the shore Who could ask for anything more My violin, my sailboat, and me. I don’t owe one thin dime I don’t even know the time The wind takes me to my destiny The 8th root of 33? That does not bother me I get my vibes from the tides That’s plain enough for anyone to see I’ll play a tune about old Rangoon Then come ashore about half past noon A captain’s log is for others not for me. So don’t take life too seriously Let it float by mysteriously When your time is up Leave an empty cup Reduce things to its mass times square of C Don’t worry about tomorrow Spend little and do not borrow And maybe you’ll end up just like me.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

A wonderful tribute, Ed.

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on April 24, 2023

I wish I could. Unfortunately, I've yet to learn how to truly experience life and not just barge my way through it.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Reviewed on April 22, 2023

Ha, how Einsteinish this is. Love the creative flair in which you delve into this brilliant man's mind. Nice one Edward, hope your keeping well :)

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 21, 2023

Anyone would like to have an epitaph like that. Straightforward, personal and to the point.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on April 20, 2023

Hmmn, wouldn't it be "interesting" to spend a day as Albert Einstein, although I am not sure I would want to "end up just like me" ? ?

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Reviewed on April 19, 2023

Lovely, clever and amusing. You have written the perfect ode to Einstein and you have also described the perfect way to living a life in peace.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Very good chance I will end up like you. Living the frugal life, and enjoying a Spartan lifestyle has been too rewarding to long for the opposite, which I experienced for a long time. Yeah... your words are golden here. Write on.