To pen this ache that bleeds me

...a birthday tribute to Keats

To pen this ache that bleeds me

No compass

will map

my journey,

the valleys my mind

have traversed

in sleep…

to pen this ache

that bleeds me,

mortally wounded.

 

 

 

 

A birthday tribute to John Keats /

photo courtesy of “Bright Star”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

"Bright Star" is an extraordinary film based on the true story of undying love between poet, John Keats, [Ben Whishaw] and his spirited muse, Fanny Brawne, [Abbie Cornish]. It takes place in 19th century England, and its seductive pleasures will illuminate your heart!

Reviews

[redzone]

Fanny did influence his poems and this poem a pearl that was create from this "ache", the agony of death coming before they could be together... yes, he would appreciate the irony as well as the beauty of your birthday tribute to Keats... I think I just heard him sigh from his resting place.... nice poem Kelly

redzone

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm planning to watch "Bright Star" later this evening...with some kleenex close at hand, after the trick-or-treaters call it a night. Thank you, Curt!

[redzone]

I'll bring the pop corn....

[redzone]

and more tissues...

[Kelly Scheppers]

...sounds wonderful!

[Coyote Poetry]

John Keats would of loved this poem. Thank you dear Kelly for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your presence here, John, as always!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kelly.

[aLittlePain]

He would be chuffed. Exquisite pen beautiful! R xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Rachel. I love the sepia tone of your avatar!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

he would be smiling at this....probably thinking, "I couldn't have said it any better, myself"

nicely done, Kelly.

j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am deeply obliged, Jacob! Happy Halloween!

[Einstein Noodle]

i wanted more ...its beautiful Kelly ... just so well done .. eloquent, precise and emotive ... damn good if you ask me!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The weight of your words warms my heart, Gene...thank you!

[Ted Kniffen]

Keats would be envious, Kelly, and pleased. A fine tribute.

[Kelly Scheppers]

With today being Halloween, I believe the spiritual world and the physical world are as close as they can be...so maybe I can hope - he is pleased! Many thanks, Ted!

[andrew mitchell]

No compass is needed in the throes of love, one finds and delivers, one presents and surrenders in a exquisite piece of writing about two loves deep. He's lucky he didn't break the lead in his pencil as his words of devotion pour onto his love in many ways, some inked, some painted, some for mature audiences only. Nice write Kelly and the photo depicts that era of romance.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you so much, Andrew.