A Birthday Tribute to Keats

~

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.

~

Author's Note

This is an excerpt from a poem that was inspired by Keats.

Reviews

[Carson Kramer]

I suspect Keats would be proud of this tribute.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Without sounding egotistical, I think so, too. ...a little emphasis on the latter! Thanks Carson!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Mutual brilliance. One candle lights the other. Beautiful Kelly. Xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

My heart swells with joy just seeing you here. Thank you, Annette...and take care! xo

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

The great soul of a poet being blessed by another great poet, simply marvelous!

[Kelly Scheppers]

My days intuitively turn warmer by your presence. Thank you, my dear friend!

[m.s.early]

The brevity loses nothing. Elegant, poignant, beautiful.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Coming from you, it is much appreciated! Thank you, Matt! Always good to see you.

[Relic]

I haven't read a bad poem by you in years. I too have not read much Keats but am now inspired too. Awesome poem, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The enormity of such a compliment is most endearing. Thank you, Tim!

[john l smith]

Excuse my ignorance, I have read very few poets, including Keats, but if this is a result of his inspiration, I can see why he was so highly regarded
Dave

[Kelly Scheppers]

I 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.

[barleygirl]

Like Ana Papaya, I also have not read much published poetry, so I don't recognize the styles of the masters. I am only qualified to say that I love how your words emphasize inner feelings with a similar grandeur that might be used to describe nature or the outdoors . . . "forever bruised" . . . "salted bitterness" . . . such phrases feel as expansive as if you were describing a mountain instead of a tiny feeling deep inside. This poem has made me ponder a different way of delivering emotional messages! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

There 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!

[Papaya]

This is one of those times when I wish I had read more poetry. I have no clue about Keats.
Kelly Scheppers however I am a big fan of. Your poems are always a pleasure to read Kelly and I thought you wrote this perfectly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My heart is overwhelmed, Ana. Thank you!

[Chris]

The only line I question is
"They leap from bounds" - wounds? Bounds just "feels" not-right for where you take it ...to me.

[Kelly Scheppers]

There 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!

[Chris]

I 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.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Ok, that works for me! Thanks so much, Chris!

[Dara]

This is a very beautiful tribute to a gifted poet. The fact that his life was cut short and he died with a heart full of unrequited love for his dear Fanny makes his writing all the more endearing. Your ties to his work and life are inspirational in and of itself, Kelly. It is interesting how certain poets speak to us even from the grave and make such an impact in our own writing. My poet of inspiration is Maya Angelou. Thank you for sharing your sweet words and thoughts on this wonderful man.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe people can speak to us from the grave and make an impact on our writing. Thank you, Dara!