Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

A very good poem. Tying to reconcile science with spirituality is not a problem for believers. It's not necessary to wait a second, let alone two thousand years. He is omnipresent. Marilyn

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018

Nothing seems to cause cognitive dissonance for believers, that must be nice. Thanks, Marilyn :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I know nothing about theoretical physics. It sounds fascinating though. Maybe Einstein had a better grasp of how God views time. Cool picture! And creative approach to create an iambic limerick!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thanks so much, Helen. I'm not sure even Einstein knew enough about time to tell me why there's never enough hours in a day to get everything done :)

Comment from Dawnya

Excellent

I definitely did not know your word of the day, but your rhymes are sublime. "... [A] case of time dilation" is my favorite part of your faux limerick.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, most appreciated :)

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

I get it. I've been trying to convince people that the six 'days' in which God created the universe is a 'dilation'. God is not dead, he's still resting (the seventh day).

I know that's not your point, but I think we're on parallel tracks.

As always, interesting.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

LOL And while he's asleep, look what happens! Thanks so much for the most appreciated comments.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a good job, Craig, with this limerick honoring Einstein's contribution. Good job with the style of the limerick. Your lines flow smoothly and the rhymes are great. This subject is complex, but you made it fun and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Jan. I'm most grateful for your continued support. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

I have to agree with you on this one. In the first century after Christ's death and resurrection, the Apostles were sure He would return any day. And here it is, 2018 - and still, we wait.

It does make a person wonder - or is that the point?

Thank you for sharing. This is an interesting word, isn't it?

~Mustang Patty~

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Yes, you got the drift. Thanks so much, Patty :)

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

I love learning new words, and you find such random ones! Great job in limericky form. Love the rhymes. Good flow. fine presentaiton. Good ol' Al'.

Warm Smiles,
rd

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Well, technically, they're not random at all - I have no say in it. I open to the next page, and there it is lol

Thanks for the lovely comments, RD :)

reply by rama devi on 21-Sep-2018

Hee hee! :-)))

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This limerick, Applied Relativity, takes on the format of the usually bawdy but typically humorous poem. Your use of this new word works well with the relativity concept.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thanks, Bill. Much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from WildWithWords

Excellent

A very amusing poem which brought a wry smile to me on two grounds. First the rhyme pattern and inherent rhythm is very much that of a limerick, and secondly, to those of us with interest which include astrophysics, the story line actually makes a lot of sense (though it will be lost on most I fear).

A lot of fun and topped off by the perfect composite picture.

Bill (WildWithWords)

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thanks so much, Bill. I'm glad you enjoyed, and even more glad to hear you are fond of astrophysics. Is it a professional involvement? I'm just a fan, not an expert. Cheers, Craig

reply by WildWithWords on 20-Sep-2018

Just a fan my friend. Both Astronomy and Astrophysics from the former angle mainly. Was always a huge fan of Carl Sagan and grew up with his Cosmos TV series.

Back in 1986 a mate an I drove 200 miles down the coast from Sydney, Australia to a small town called Ulladulla to get away from the local rain and bright glare of the city lights so we could view Halley's Comet. We wandered out into the center of a football ground at 2 am in the morning, early winter, to set up a 4 inch telescope with a small camera attached and take astropics. We were cold as hell but both took broad $hi!-eating grins back to the sleeping wives at the local motel that night.
Haha!

I've also had the opportunity to visit the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Az and view several Messier objects through the 24 inch scope there.

Also, the last real paper type book I read cover to cover was "E=mC2 - A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation".... and I'm possibly the only person you have ever known who has actually read, cover to cover, the Bible of Astronomy... "Burnham's Celestial Handbook" (3 volumes 2250 odd pages of mostly "star stats"). LOL!

Could say I'm into that stuff I guess.

Bill (WildWithWords)

reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Wow - I'm into into it, too, though not quite in your league. I do have a couple of Skywatcher telescopes, however - a 6" refractor and a 10" reflector. Haven't had them out in years though, shame on me! I've also been to a couple of star parties, one quite memorable one at Ilford probably more than 15 years ago now. And yes, I've been to Ulladulla a number of times. I had family in Bermagui back in the 60s and 70s, before they moved.

reply by WildWithWords on 20-Sep-2018

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

oi oi oi? lol