Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Eternal the sunshine where spotless the mind
Nothing can injure what nothing can find
Erasing the sorrow; unfulfilling lament
Too much has been given, too much has been spent
Perchance for removal every schism and strain
The depth of the scarring that at once caused such pain
Forgetting the heartbreak, disappointment and loss
Remembrance is sadness we have all come across
So fresh from the suffering what memory designed
Eternal the sunshine where spotless the mind
Copyright SGW 2010
Footnote: Based on a re-watching of one of my favorite movies, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." The movie finds hope that the heart can overcome what we think we'd wish to forget. This poet is not so sure.
I am not so sure, either. Or maybe hope sometimes requires more imagnination than I can muster. Well done, Scott.
ReplyDeletehope is very impotent in the darkness of life.is it that much easy to forget? i think its very difficult to forget.time wound all things but you never forget
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One of my fave poem and movie as well. So many times in my life, all i wanted to do is to erase everything inside my head, and upon seeing the movie I wondered, would I do the same if it was actually possible to do the erasure....?
ReplyDeleteWho wrote this? I love the first two lines. But i would like to get more info on this poem. I am strongly considering getting it tattooed. So any information would be greatly apreciated.
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ReplyDeleteNot sure where Anonymous disappeared to, but I have deleted my E Mail address after one week waiting.
ReplyDelete"Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless mind" is from an Alexander Pope series of letter to his long lost love.
ReplyDeletehello! sorry i haven't come by to check in. i was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me your email again. i am super curious about your poem, and am thinking of getting it tattooed soon. i just want to ask some questions first. thank you
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Hello I just seen this and fell in love with it! I just love it. Did you write this? I am also strongly condidering getting this tattooed.
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ReplyDeleteCool and thank you! If you do, let me know. I'd love to see it!
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