Note #2 & Note #3

Titanic - YouTube

This collage of memories in the scenes from Titanic, Oscar winning motion picture, enhances the epic romantic disaster film.  The sad tears that are being hidden by the elderly Rose expose a sense of a time that was long ago, where young love was in the air, a free and effortless life. With the scenes of Jack, her lover, freezing in the water after the sinking of the majestically gargantuan Titanic, holding on to Rose develops a strong bond and love that will never die. The memories of the happy times, singing and dancing in the lower class section of the boat highlight intense jubilation Rose and Jack share, providing a sense of playful romance, passionate sensuality like two lovers that were meant to be. The now elderly Rose reflects back to that time when the tragic scene occurs, seeing Jack die and letting him go in the deep waters of the ocean.

Bruno Mars Grenade - YouTube


The intense music video by Bruno Mars singing Grenade reveals a time where sings his heart out about the realization of a relationship that did not work out. The piano being dragged symbolizes his love and not letting go; a pinch in the arm might help release him from his dream. Remembering of the time he thought knew was true and real, becomes a lie and is deceived. The struggle he goes through walking on the highway suggests that Mars will do anything he can to go back how things were, but in reality she is with another man. His description of the woman "gave you all I had and you tossed in the trash" seems like she treated him horribly, but knowing what he was getting himself into he did not care. The shattering of the picture frame insists the end of the irrational relationship and the feeling of betrayal and quiet revenge.

Note #1

"Strolling Down Memory Lane," Taran Burke

Strolling down memory lane

Where the colors begin to fade. 

Strolling down memory lane

Is where I want you to come along.

Strolling down memory lane

is a test of time and mind.

Strolling down memory lane

I won't be afraid.

Strolling down memory lane

Is not lacking in color.

Strolling down memory lane

Is not a big bummer.

Strolling down memory lane

Not a storm in sight

Strolling down memory lane 

is joy without bite.

A memory that I have created in my mind,

Stands the test of time.

Memories are like dream, a reflection of the past.

My memories can my ...

Ask me no questions I will tell you no lies.  

In the poem from Taran Burke's collections, Strolling Down Memory Lane expresses a unique outlook on the past of memories. Though it is just a memory, the feeling of remembrance almost fills the holes in the heart. The appreciation of the past suggests an intense peacefulness that fills the air. Memories insist to "stand the test of time, establishing a signals that elevate the question of the good memories we remember, and the bad memories we forget. Burke's poem reveals a sense of romantic loss that is insists "joy without bite." 

Anthology Theme

I chose MEMORIES as my anthology theme. The peacefulness about memories intrigues me and in my opinion introduces a new challenge to me. Something about the calm yet energetic questions give us doubt whether we have done the right thing or not. The memories that we remember are sometimes little random notes or sometimes the complete opposite. What the mind picks to remember is interesting and I think that exploring the world and finding pieces of memories will be a good turn out