S.F.
Of all the poems I've ever read, which is a limited selection, but nonetheless, this is definitely my favorite. In lines 1-4, the speaker is telling his/her lover to remember me when I'm gone and not physically here anymore. In lines 5-8, the speaker goes into more depth telling his/her partner to remember me when you can't talk to me about our future. Don't worry about praying for me because I'm not here; just remember me. Also, in the remaining lines of the poem the speaker is saying but if you do forget me and then think of me, don't be sad. It's okay to forget me because it's better to forget and smile than remember and be sad.
The last idea of "Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad," is probably the overall general truth of the poem. On one hand, this idea is very sweet and selfies in the sense that one is in the situation of the speaker and says "It's okay for you to forget me because I'm not here and your happiness means more to me than you trying to keep me in your memory and being saddened by that." On the other hand, it's a very sad suggestion that the one an individual loves unconditionally brings him or her such sorrow and pain by remembering that person.
This general truth along with the poet's use of fiction contributes to the depressing tone of the poem. The poet includes words and phrases such as "gone far away," "silent land," "no more," "forget me," and "darkness and corruption." These words/phrases each have a lonely or depressing connotation which supports the poem's overall tone.
Lastly, I noticed a shift in line 9 which indicates and transition between the first part of the poem being more insistent that the speaker's lover needs to remember him or her whereas the second portion seems more defeated. The speaker realized that remembering will bring sadness, so he/she says actually it's okay to forget because I'd rather you be happy. This shift is critical in the poem because it turns the poem allowing for the general truth about the poem and life to be revealed. All in all, this poem was enjoyable and easy to read and understand. The meaning and truth is relatable which makes for an even better poem.
Of all the poems I've ever read, which is a limited selection, but nonetheless, this is definitely my favorite. In lines 1-4, the speaker is telling his/her lover to remember me when I'm gone and not physically here anymore. In lines 5-8, the speaker goes into more depth telling his/her partner to remember me when you can't talk to me about our future. Don't worry about praying for me because I'm not here; just remember me. Also, in the remaining lines of the poem the speaker is saying but if you do forget me and then think of me, don't be sad. It's okay to forget me because it's better to forget and smile than remember and be sad.
The last idea of "Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad," is probably the overall general truth of the poem. On one hand, this idea is very sweet and selfies in the sense that one is in the situation of the speaker and says "It's okay for you to forget me because I'm not here and your happiness means more to me than you trying to keep me in your memory and being saddened by that." On the other hand, it's a very sad suggestion that the one an individual loves unconditionally brings him or her such sorrow and pain by remembering that person.
This general truth along with the poet's use of fiction contributes to the depressing tone of the poem. The poet includes words and phrases such as "gone far away," "silent land," "no more," "forget me," and "darkness and corruption." These words/phrases each have a lonely or depressing connotation which supports the poem's overall tone.
Lastly, I noticed a shift in line 9 which indicates and transition between the first part of the poem being more insistent that the speaker's lover needs to remember him or her whereas the second portion seems more defeated. The speaker realized that remembering will bring sadness, so he/she says actually it's okay to forget because I'd rather you be happy. This shift is critical in the poem because it turns the poem allowing for the general truth about the poem and life to be revealed. All in all, this poem was enjoyable and easy to read and understand. The meaning and truth is relatable which makes for an even better poem.