Ode to a genius ~ senryu

He sought out man's light

in the depths of black hole joy

may he rest in peace.

Author's Note

Stephen Hawking died March 13, aged 76. Until his death, he was arguably the most famous scientist alive. Remarkable man. Breathtaking science. There is no formula for how much he will be missed.

Reviews

[Neville]

You are absolutely right on all counts, and what a fitting little understatement you have crafted in tribute to him & left here, for all eternity...........Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Stephen William Hawking died on 14 of march. ( 3/14 is National pi day)
" The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge " -Stephen Hawking

[Kelly Scheppers]

He certainly was the stuff our modern day heroes are made of. Awesome tribute to a man and the world of science!

[SleeplessVolcano]

tx Kelly......hope the world can be blessed with more people like him....

[Lydia Shutter]

A heartfelt tribute to a great man. It is only his determination and fortitude that got him to the age of 76! Beautifully written. Lydi**

[SleeplessVolcano]

tx Lydia....we can only imagine how hard his life was....but still, he achieved so much.....an inspiration to us all....

[Einstein Noodle]

a very real hero says i! wonderful tribute Sleepless
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

tx E....just heard the news that day and I thought I'd try and string together a few simple words for a remarkable man.....

[Einstein Noodle]

remarkable indeed ....

[Ardra]

It's a wonderful poem for him...am sure he will be remembered for his work...

[SleeplessVolcano]

Image = NASA. Black hole = a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.