The Moving Finger writes ... page 1

Magicziggy
8th January 2012, 11:41 AM
I just started watching an old film, and it opens with this poem on screen.
Now being in a somewhat reflective mood I decided to google it. I mean, I know it ... I read it many many years ago.


The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it--
Omar Khayyam (http://wonderingminstrels.blogspot.com/search/label/Poet%3A%20Omar%20Khayyam)

Anyone care to add an interpretation.
Seems there are two schools of thought.
Anyway, I'll come back to this after the film.

(1 point if you can tell me the title of the film)
Adenosine
8th January 2012, 11:48 AM
Weird, I've seen that recently, not sure where though.

I think it's about god, having written your fate, will not be moved by prayer or tears.
oblivion
8th January 2012, 03:06 PM
The moving finger suggests time to me.
nostrum
8th January 2012, 07:36 PM
The moving finger suggests time to me.

Yup I think so too
Adenosine
8th January 2012, 08:02 PM
Makes more sense. Damn my Catholic upbringing.
oblivion
8th January 2012, 09:01 PM
This is creepy.

Father Time's Song - YouTube
Magicziggy
9th January 2012, 05:26 AM
That's one interpretation for sure. Make every moment count. You can't change the past.

And that vid is weird. What's with the sycthe at the end?
borealis
13th January 2012, 10:17 PM
The Old Year is often represented holding a scythe. Association with time passing, age, death, time will get you all.

Uplifting children's film. :D
ericv00
14th January 2012, 10:06 AM
The Old Year is often represented holding a scythe. Association with time passing, age, death,

And harvest.
MSG
14th January 2012, 10:27 AM
Those words read to me as a reflection on the process of writing.

The way an ephemeral process - a passing thought - is converted into a permanent record, the written word.
devogue
14th January 2012, 11:08 AM
It reminds me of an itchy arse.
oblivion
14th January 2012, 02:12 PM
I think he was predicting the advent of the wayback machine.
borealis
14th January 2012, 04:37 PM
Ah, poets - what can't they say!
gib
15th January 2012, 08:33 PM
Those words read to me as a reflection on the process of writing.

The way an ephemeral process - a passing thought - is converted into a permanent record, the written word.

yeh, kinda once it's said you can't take it back
charlou
16th January 2012, 12:46 AM
Those words read to me as a reflection on the process of writing.

The way an ephemeral process - a passing thought - is converted into a permanent record, the written word.

yeh, kinda once it's said you can't take it back

Aside .. yes, once something is out there, it can't be taken back ... but it's still possible to try to resolve/remedy any issue upon regret or change of mind/understanding.
Amok
16th January 2012, 01:32 AM
I think he was predicting the advent of the wayback machine.

Or drunk texting.
CookieJon
2nd February 2012, 10:21 AM
(1 point if you can tell me the title of the film)
"The Moving Finger", perhaps?
Magicziggy
2nd February 2012, 10:26 AM
(1 point if you can tell me the title of the film)
"The Moving Finger", perhaps?

No. Clue. Ava Gardener and James Mason

I have to get rid of this point as it's taking up desktop space.
MSG
2nd February 2012, 11:48 AM
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043899/)
Magicziggy
3rd February 2012, 10:22 AM
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043899/)

Aye.. A nautical tale of a ships captain .. cursed to sail for eternity until he can find a woman who will give her life for him..

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3rd February 2012, 10:44 AM
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