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

[Robert Trakofler]

i did not know that about Keats nor plucking. but you plucked this one from a charming scene and your rhyme scheme and rhythm flow still reign supreme in the words you sough! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Aw Bunny, how pleased am I to see you visit and your approval. Many thank yous. Sending you smiles across the miles :)

Chris

[Beccy]

Really fortunate to have several quite lovely blubell woods on the doorstep. Coton Manor, Badby woods, two quite well known ones.

When my sister and I were very young children, nan would take us on a walk through Everdon Stubbs which was absolutely gorgeous in bluebell season. Your beautifully composed poem has brought back some fond memories.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Beccy, I am pleased that this old write, one of my first poems gave you some happy memories. I adore bluebells. We have a couple of nice wooded spots near us. I always feel as though I am in heaven when I stand in a carpet of bluebells. All good wishes to you both.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this Chris
My mum and dad grew roses violets bluebells freesias and lots more lots of memories thanks

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Julie, thank you so much a d for sharing what your Mum and Dad liked with me. I love flowers.read moreDear Julie, thank you so much a d for sharing what your Mum and Dad liked with me. I love flowers.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

aww... 'tis just lovely Chris.

Thank you for posting it for me to see and i hope our friends from overseas can imagine what a pretty wonder they are .. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Stella. I really had to dig deep for this one. Written in a notebook, it hadn't even founds its way to the computer. Pleased I found it for you though.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

oh wow, i hope it is a keeper on the computer now, far too lovely to be hidden away :)

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, it's made it's way to the computer now, thanks to you. I found another about Red Kites, I may post that one as well later on.

[Stella Armour]

ok, let me know if i miss it :)