Does anybody know the name of the poem that "Patch" read to his love interest in the movie? Its the one that he started at her birthday party, got interupted, then finished at her funeral. Also, do you know where I could find a copy. I'm getting married next month and am thinking about using it in my vows.

No, but I absolutely love that movie!

Yeah, its one of my favorites. Even if it weren't a true story it would still be great. The fact that it is based on an actual guy is really neat.

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.


~ Pablo Neruda

Thanks!!