Memories of Days Gone By (1984)

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Professor Gloom
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0 posted 2002-12-17 07:52 AM

“’Who controls the present controls the past’” repeated Winston obediently.
“’Who controls the present controls the past:” said O’Brien, nodding his head with slow approval. “Is it your opinion, Winston, that the past has real existence?”
1984 George Orwell

I remember yesterday,
Just a thought away,
Meadows where children would play.

No you don’t,
There were no meadows,
Just the parks
Crisscrossed with buildings shadows.

I remember flower’s bloom,
The sun, stars, and moon
Summers that ended too soon

They weren't there
T’was graffiti scrawl
Skies of endless smog,
Gang colors upon the wall

I remember smiling faces
Girls with fine graces
Laughter in happy places

Never was
Those people you’d never meet
Beauty is but lies
Thrashed out upon cold concrete.

I remember

You just dream
Things that have never been

Gloom

[This message has been edited by Professor Gloom (12-18-2002 05:00 AM).]

Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2002-12-17 08:46 AM

Professor,
Excellent dichotomy, enjoyed.

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2002-12-17 09:09 AM

Dear Professor, it is writes like this one that illustrates that you are truly a professor of life--and its dreams.

~ May all your wonderful dreams become your reality

EA

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-12-17 09:27 AM

Ah now there you go,
giving me ideas again...

Well done, Sir!

Salty
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4 posted 2002-12-17 01:42 PM

OH wow~ this is super!!! I love the contrast, the way you worded it, and all the visuals....I am truely impessed with this write Gloom person. *S*

GREAT piece of work!

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

Professor Gloom
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of Depression

5 posted 2002-12-17 02:13 PM

Thank you, Seymour Tabin,
Glad you enjoyed this little argument with myself.

Thank you, Earth Angel,
I just write about the things about me,
Seldom are they wonderful
Pleased you liked this.

Thank you, Sunshine,
Sorry about that, take to aspirins and watch TV all night
That should cure your thinking for a while.

Thank you, Salty,
Just a little something gleaned from a inspirational book
I happen to be rereading, something I only suggest for those that
WANT to think, some credit should go to George.

Gloom

passing shadows
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6 posted 2002-12-18 04:11 AM

I felt this strange sadness when I read this...

Sandpiper
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7 posted 2002-12-18 04:14 AM

Memory can be selective..in a kind way--some of the best arguments are with self--enjoyed

"And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul."
Pablo Neruda

kaile

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8 posted 2003-01-03 10:15 AM

Hi Prof Gloom,
I was 16 when i read 1984 and still remember distinctly how this book gave me the chills (needless to say, i loved and adored it)....

really glad to stumble across this...my take on your poem? probably both sets of things did happen...it's just that people choose what they wish to remember...

thanks for sharing this

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