One of the movies that will always stay in my memory is "Dead Poet Society". That was the first time I encountered the phrase "carpe diem". I don't remember how the story goes but I remember one thing that I learned from the movie: Most people become really famous only after they die.
Poet are among those unfortunate people whose work will only be truly recognized after they die. Hence the title.
When a soldier die in battlefield, he is often promoted into higher rank as sign of appreciation.
Name one person around you that you don't particularly like. If he/she were to die today, I am sure you will change your view and all of sudden, he/she turns into someone you will 'fondly remember'.
Many people reach the pinnacle of their life only after they die.
And many of us.. we only come to truly appreciate someone only after he/she does not even need that anymore.
The irony.
Poet are among those unfortunate people whose work will only be truly recognized after they die. Hence the title.
When a soldier die in battlefield, he is often promoted into higher rank as sign of appreciation.
Name one person around you that you don't particularly like. If he/she were to die today, I am sure you will change your view and all of sudden, he/she turns into someone you will 'fondly remember'.
Many people reach the pinnacle of their life only after they die.
And many of us.. we only come to truly appreciate someone only after he/she does not even need that anymore.
The irony.
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