Bastions of History

Bastions of History

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers



Bastions of History


 


My unrivaled heart

speaks in tongue of English lore,

fancies the  19th century frock


 

is beguiled by the romantic musings

of John Keats,

enraptured by the melodious offerings

of the distant nightingale


 

is held captive,

unchained and dauntless

by these

bastions of history.


 


© 2015 Kelly Scheppers


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Ah the romantic era. you will love the Pre Raphealites and the romantic poets as only an American can. We who have had them pushed into us over the countless years.... Actually that last bit is not true as far as I am concerned. I did not do them at school. I only discovered them at University. Trouble with the Romantics is that real history was not like that although we would like it to be. I am re-reading The Once and Future King by TH White. About the legend, not the truth of Arthur. But it is those things that inform my art to a great extent.
This I find quite gossamer and lovely.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

I wanted something to embody that period of time. We Americans truly love those romantic poets! Ma.. read more
Love was never so compacted by so many miles apart and the fluently expressed works of hardworking poetess and poets everywhere.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Hello Kelly
Thanks for reviewing one of mine.
I decided to return the favour?
I'm currently mulling over "My Psychosomatic Nature" which is compelling for the first part and distant for the rest, however,
I'm from "Welsh Wales" we have castles for breakfast, mainly forced on us by the English but we (or at least I) love our invasional cousins.
I, not unkindly, kinda get this - unrivaled heart?
Will

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

First of all, may I say I adore the Welsh, for you brought us Sir Tom Jones! Thank you for reviewin.. read more
loved the photo don`t we all dream of those mid evil times
and wish to bask in those times of king Arthur and his clan
listen to all those fork lore's of old

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

I adore this photo...how awesome it would be to live there! Thank you for your review!
 wordman

9 Years Ago

you are welcome,maybe we did who knows
Another timeless and sensuous piece Kelly.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

Art has a habit of speaking to me, and this was what I heard. Oh, to have lived in that era...thank.. read more
Beautiful photo and amazing words.
"is beguiled by the romantic musings
of John Keats,
enraptured by the melodious offerings
of the distant nightingale"
I like the ancient places. You can feel the present of great people still. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote



Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

Yes, you can, John...I totally agree. There's such an aura about them!
Fresh and yet timeless...you thrill and excite the Poet's senses! xo

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Poppy. I would love to live there...think of the parties you could throw! ; )
lovely work Kelly and great to get in a mention of Keats, certainly you did justice to these bastions of history :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

I've written 10 pieces so far that were inspired by Keats. It's a thrill for me to share them here.. read more
R Smith

9 Years Ago

you're very welcome :)
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Hi Kelly. Love the picture, almost as much as I like the words written beneath. I felt the emotion in your words and decided this is a brilliant read, alf

Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

Isn't it a gorgeous view? It's what prompted me to write what I did...so thrilled you enjoyed it!
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Simply a gorgeous write. Rich in language and deliverance.

I loved the picture you chose for this poem Kelly. A true place of captivity which has been picked by the taste of this fine lady who lives there.



Posted 9 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

I wouldn't mind being "that lady" who lives there, but think about the mad dash you'd have to make, .. read more
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9 Years Ago

Hehehehe what are lovers for?? ;)

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Added on March 11, 2015
Last Updated on March 11, 2015
Tags: English lore, John Keats, nightingale

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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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