A Birthday Tribute to Keats
A Poem by Kelly Scheppers
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Oft times
I am forever bruised
I bleed muted words.
They leap in bounds
within my throat
spilling from eyes
that well with tears,
seas of salted bitterness
in vast moonlight.
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© 2018 Kelly Scheppers
Author's Note
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This is an excerpt from a poem that was inspired by Keats.
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Reviews
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I suspect Keats would be proud of this tribute.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Without sounding egotistical, I think so, too. ...a little emphasis on the latter! Thanks Carson!
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5 Years Ago
My heart swells with joy just seeing you here. Thank you, Annette...and take care! xo
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5 Years Ago
My days intuitively turn warmer by your presence. Thank you, my dear friend!
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5 Years Ago
Coming from you, it is much appreciated! Thank you, Matt! Always good to see you.
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5 Years Ago
The enormity of such a compliment is most endearing. Thank you, Tim!
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5 Years Ago
I can only speak for myself, Dave. He was the inspiration for this and more that I have written thu.. read moreI can only speak for myself, Dave. He was the inspiration for this and more that I have written thus far. So good of you to respond! Thank you.
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5 Years Ago
There are a few out of a vast multitude I treasure. But all reviews I garnish are well worth their .. read moreThere are a few out of a vast multitude I treasure. But all reviews I garnish are well worth their weight in gold. Thank you, Margie!
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5 Years Ago
My heart is overwhelmed, Ana. Thank you!
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6 Years Ago
There is a "bound" that is defined by leaps...the words "leap from bounds within my throat" speaks o.. read moreThere is a "bound" that is defined by leaps...the words "leap from bounds within my throat" speaks of the volume of words that get caught there when we cannot speak. Thank you, Chris. I really appreciate your time and support!
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6 Years Ago
I understood what you said during the first read through... but it still didn't "feel" right. Bound.. read moreI understood what you said during the first read through... but it still didn't "feel" right. Bound(s) is/are a verb so to leap from a verb doesn't really work. Now if "from" were "in" it might work. But "wounds" or such - always - works. Least for me.
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6 Years Ago
Ok, that works for me! Thanks so much, Chris!
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6 Years Ago
I believe people can speak to us from the grave and make an impact on our writing. Thank you, Dara! .. read moreI believe people can speak to us from the grave and make an impact on our writing. Thank you, Dara!
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Added on October 31, 2018
Last Updated on November 2, 2018
Tags: Keats
Author
Kelly ScheppersSan Diego, CA
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I was never a pearl
kind of girl...
always wore jeans
with holes in the knees.
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Writing
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