Endymion (Bluebell)

A very old poem, posted for Stella

Of all the flowers growing wild,

steadfast and constant year on year,

come take a walk in bluebell wood

in May as faithful blooms appear.

On shaded woodland floor they pose,

their bells lift up their heads on cue

as if to hail the spring once more,

a carpet breaks of boldest blue.

A sweetness tarries in the air,

resplendent sight for weary eyes,

don't pluck them cosy from their beds,

once picked each stem soon wilts and dies.

Endymion, so loved by Keats,

adored, admired it's said that he

chose his romantic hero's name

from visions of a bluebell sea.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I need a walk in a field of flowers. Coming week, some warm day in Michigan. Some flowers are already sneaking-up from the soil. I love the days of Spring. Spring, a Poet's muse. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I hope you get your walk in a field of flowers soon Coyote. All good wishes and a thank you as well.

Chris

[Shazbatt969]

Lovely poem, my wish is to have my ashes strewn about a bluebell grove in a forest, for all the reasons you mention above

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your review. Sad to talk about your death, but I hope your wishes are fulfilled when the time comes.

Chris

[Dave]

Christine -
Sometimes I think that you and I often walk the same flowery paths as the other. Blue bells are such a beautiful flower, in addition, blue happens to be my favorite color. Some time ago I wrote a tribute to them and posted it here. Perhaps you read it. Blue Bells, I think I wrote it a few years ago.

[Chris Shaw]

I like the idea we walk the same paths. That means you have a true love of nature as I do. Bluebells are incredibly beautiful and I always associate them with warm spring days and childhood. Thank you so much for your visit Dave. Truly appreciated.

Chris

[kitty]

Oh for a blaze of blue across the forest floor! One of the most beautiful sight in spring! Thanks for sharing this lovely piece!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear kitty I share your delight at a floor of bluebells in spring. Nothing like it. Thank you so much for your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[kitty]

Don't mention! Have a bluebell week end!

[Chris Shaw]

And you too my friend:)

[Mrudula Rani]

Your love of nature, literature and your gentle heart that shares your love of all things through poetry is uniquely beautiful chris. The stanzas are as exquisite as the fairy flowers. Always a wonderful experience reading your poems.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mrudula, I always look forward to your lovely reviews. You always find the best in everything. Refreshingly uplifting to this poet. All good wishes.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

It's entirely my pleasure, Querida Chris.

[@_av_poetry]

Always dreamed of walking through a bluebell forest! Lovely poem, short and sweet.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous. I appreciate both your visit and your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Chris! :)
This has lovely rhythm, rhyme, and imagery; a pleasure to read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks mattavelli, pleased you enjoyed this old poem of mine. I appreciate your thoughts.
read moreThanks mattavelli, pleased you enjoyed this old poem of mine. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[emipoemi]

I was drawn to this poem by the name of Keats' romantic hero, and boy did it deliver. Loved it!! Keats would have been proud! Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

I love Keats emipoemi, so the fact that you said my lines delivered, makes me feel proud too. Thank you.

Chris

[emipoemi]

I wrote a number of poems in Keatsian style in my early phases of writing (which are on here towards the beginning of my time on WC), and I also wrote a homage entitled "Bright Star", all of which you might get a good kick out of, if you enjoy Keats. He's a fave of mine as well.

[R.J Calzonetti (Siniste..]

You really are a master poet. The imagery here is bright blue and wonderful. I feel I have a lot to learn from you. These words are worth a thousand painted pictures. Let me know when you next write. I will be happy to read your work, and learn from you.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for your very encouraging review. So pleased you enjoyed the bluebells. They are beautiful at this time of year in the UK. All good wishes.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

It's a beautiful image you paint, this forest floor of blue. A walk in Bluebell wood--now that sounds alluring! Don't know if they're the same flowers, but south Texas is a sea of bluebells about now. Many years ago, Ladybird Johnson had them (and other wildflowers) sewn all over the state. I love this poem, Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, thanks Sam. So pleased you enjoyed this write. Your Ladybird Johnson knew how to appeal to people. What a wonderful legacy she has left. Fields of wild flowers. Divine.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Chris,
Indeed in the tradition of the Romantics. Keats and the boys would be proud.
T.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Tom. A very old poem, but I am a huge Keats fan. Visited Keats House in Hampstead a couple of times and picnicked in the grounds with poet friends. Fabulous.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Sounds like a great time.