I watched Dead Poets Society the other night for the first time. I know – I’m a little behind the times. And surprisingly I have very little to say about it except that if you haven’t seen it, do. It’s a powerful and uplifting film, and for once I’m not using those terms ironically. It really is worth watching.
I close my eyes
His image floats beside me
A sweaty-toothed madman
With a stare that pounds my brain
His hands reach out and choke me
Truth is like a blanket
That always leaves your feet cold
Stretch it
Pull it
It will never cover any of us
Kick at it
Beat at it
It will never be enough
From the moment we enter crying
To the moment we leave dying
It will cover just your head
As you wail
And cry
And scream