Bastions of History

Bastions of History

 

My unrivaled heart

speaks in tongue of English lore,

fancies the  19^th century frock

 

is beguiled by the romantic musings

of John Keats,

enraptured by the melodious offerings

of the distant nightingale

 

is held captive,

unchained and dauntless

by these

bastions of history.

 

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Ah the romantic era. you will love the Pre Raphealites and the romantic poets as only an American can. We who have had them pushed into us over the countless years.... Actually that last bit is not true as far as I am concerned. I did not do them at school. I only discovered them at University. Trouble with the Romantics is that real history was not like that although we would like it to be. I am re-reading The Once and Future King by TH White. About the legend, not the truth of Arthur. But it is those things that inform my art to a great extent.
This I find quite gossamer and lovely.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wanted something to embody that period of time. We Americans truly love those romantic poets! Many thanks, my friend!

[SmittyJas]

Love was never so compacted by so many miles apart and the fluently expressed works of hardworking poetess and poets everywhere.

[Will Drivel]

Hello Kelly
Thanks for reviewing one of mine.
I decided to return the favour?
I'm currently mulling over "My Psychosomatic Nature" which is compelling for the first part and distant for the rest, however,
I'm from "Welsh Wales" we have castles for breakfast, mainly forced on us by the English but we (or at least I) love our invasional cousins.
I, not unkindly, kinda get this - unrivaled heart?
Will

[Kelly Scheppers]

First of all, may I say I adore the Welsh, for you brought us Sir Tom Jones! Thank you for reviewing this. The word "unrivaled" came to me by being unchallenged in thought, like saying all feeling before this, was unparalleled. It fit what I wanted to convey. As for "My Psychosomatic Nature", please don't go mulling over it too long...it was purely tongue-in-cheek. It was nice meeting you, Will...and thank you!

[wordman]

loved the photo don`t we all dream of those mid evil times
and wish to bask in those times of king Arthur and his clan
listen to all those fork lore's of old

[Kelly Scheppers]

I adore this photo...how awesome it would be to live there! Thank you for your review!

[wordman]

you are welcome,maybe we did who knows

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another timeless and sensuous piece Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Art has a habit of speaking to me, and this was what I heard. Oh, to have lived in that era...thank you, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and amazing words.
"is beguiled by the romantic musings
of John Keats,
enraptured by the melodious offerings
of the distant nightingale"
I like the ancient places. You can feel the present of great people still. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes, you can, John...I totally agree. There's such an aura about them!

[Ruth]

Fresh and yet timeless...you thrill and excite the Poet's senses! xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Poppy. I would love to live there...think of the parties you could throw! ; )

[R Smith]

lovely work Kelly and great to get in a mention of Keats, certainly you did justice to these bastions of history :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've written 10 pieces so far that were inspired by Keats. It's a thrill for me to share them here! Thank you so much, Richard!

[R Smith]

you're very welcome :)

[alf]

Hi Kelly. Love the picture, almost as much as I like the words written beneath. I felt the emotion in your words and decided this is a brilliant read, alf

[Kelly Scheppers]

Isn't it a gorgeous view? It's what prompted me to write what I did...so thrilled you enjoyed it!

[~]

Simply a gorgeous write. Rich in language and deliverance.

I loved the picture you chose for this poem Kelly. A true place of captivity which has been picked by the taste of this fine lady who lives there.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wouldn't mind being "that lady" who lives there, but think about the mad dash you'd have to make, in closing all the windows when it started raining! ...or even worse, having to clean them! Lol, thank you so much, Skittles!

[~]

Hehehehe what are lovers for?? ;)