Retracing Keats

(Visit to Keats House with Pandora a poetry friend)

A candle drips its waxy flow,

the embers from a fire aglow

and Fanny in the house next door

inspired John Keats to write far more

of Grecian Urns and Nightingales.

We tried to conjure up his muse

as we perused the garden views

and wandered in the rooms where he

compelled by creativity

sat at his desk to pen his odes.

A tragedy his life cut short,

but masterful the joy he's brought

to many since his death in Rome,

though sad he never made it home

to Hampstead and dear Fanny Brawne.

Pandora in a pensive trance

as we retraced his brief romance,

his young love's ring in glass display,

a poignant ending to the day

as we departed from that place.

Author's Note

Well worth a visit.

Reviews

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Gosh! You are taunting me with this one, Christine! I definitely have to see this! It is edging higher up my bucket list with every passing week.

It must have been a joy to take a moment of solitude as you walked about the home and gardens and wondered in marvel that he once dwelled there and produced those wonderful odes (And Bright Star!!!!!). Goes without saying he is my greatest inspiration. So, i really appreciate this little window into his life. I do hope to follow in your footsteps and Pandora's also by paying my own homage to his great legacy. Such a wonderful poet, cut cruelly short by those pesky hands of fate.

A wonderful poem. And I thank you for this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. The icing on the cake was being allowed to picnic in the grounds with five poetry friends, one who had travelled from Canada.

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Personally, i dont think i would eat! Rather try and channel his spirit into some writing of my own.

[Chris Shaw]

We did everything we could to conjure up his spirit. Pandora, kissed the life size bust of Keats on display :))

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Hahaha. Saves me trying then! Though i dont think i would try that to be honest!

[Chris Shaw]

It may raise an eyebrow or two, but hey we've all gone liberal now, well over here we have:))

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I'll settle for a head pat, instead! Haha

[Chris Shaw]

Yeah, don't forget to take a selfie if you get there:))

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I certainly won't. Though selfies are my strong point. I am the kind of photographer that always gets half head, and closed eye shots. I will try though.

[Chris Shaw]

Or get someone else to take a snap if you don't trust yourself :))

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I probably will. Mustn't mess up that opportunity.

[Tate Morgan]

Oh well done metered perfectly

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tate. Your visit very much appreciated.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

You are welcome