A Birthday Tribute to Keats

A Birthday Tribute to Keats

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers



~

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.

~


© 2018 Kelly Scheppers


Author's Note

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

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dearest Kelly... I trust you will be adored as much and even more ... when moons shine on a thousand seas of wonderment. truly, Pat

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Pat. I would be most proud to be adored by any measure!
Patricia Wedel

6 Years Ago

Love is not measured in timeless moments, but in moments that take your breath away... You dear Kell.. read more
Tragically beautiful. A fitting tribute to one who died much too young.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

...thank you, John. I must have written at least ten pieces after watching his autobiography. How .. read more
Such a magic to take nine lines and make a whole world with them. There is the wonder of rising words, sorrows as vast as the seas, and the whole a tribute to the magnificence of Keats. I do wonder in so many years to come which poets will still be adored. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poetic enchantment with us, dear poet.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

I am certain he never would have presumed to leave such an indelible impression upon the literary wo.. read more
You have been inspired by Keats for so many years, my friend...and consistently the poetry is purely wonderful. Keats, Lennon, Monroe...all wonderful parts of you! Always a pleasure to read you. Lydi**

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Lydi. I appreciate that more than I can say!

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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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