When Will I See You Again

I hadn't seen it in probably 20 years, but something made me want to see an old, inspiring movie. Dead Poets Society is a movie directed by Peter Weir, released in 1989. It starred Robin Williams as the engaging English professor at a Vermont boys' prep school. He challenges his young students to "seize the day," (carpe diem) and make the most out of their short and precious lives. Filmed at the beautiful St. Andrew's School in Middleton, Delaware, Dead Poets Society features an excellent performance by Williams and cast, and champions the power of poetry in way that is always fresh after all these years.

Convention versus unconformity is an important theme of this movie, as is the quest for romantic and collegial love. It also is a "think outside the box" smart movie, and a heartwarmer.

Sometimes it may come off as overly dramatic, but 'O captain, my captain,' will never have the same meaning once you have seen this movie. So, below is a new poem in honor of the poetry writers out there - to you. From the backs of envelopes I transcribe.

When will I see you again

There it is standing in front of us, like a bridge

I feel it again

Walking the dog through the acorns and almond trees

At night, the butterfly and dragonfly lights powered by solar batteries are so memorable. They glow in front of the hill, sweeter than even the twinkling lights of the town below.

The longing I have.

I re-read the same love poem every day because of how it makes me feel.

Although read slowly, to myself, it is a poem to be read aloud, savored and flavored.

It's written in the voice of someone waiting anxiously to see his love again.

His passion for her, I want for me.

You still have me

With one sweet kiss

One rushed embrace

A warm heartbeat in my ear, my head turned into your chest.


That's it - my poem for the day. Enjoy it, and sleep well tonight.