An Ode to Keats

...a birthday tribute

An Ode to Keats

 

 

My heart in heavy solitude

 longs for another spring,

like the outstretched wings of a sparrow…

like the dying breath of Keats.

 

 

 

Author's Note

This is an excerpt taken from my poem, “The Dying Breath of Keats”…in honor of his birthday, October 31, 1795.

Reviews

[Philip Muls]

Elegant and classy. Ancient words.

Beautiful Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Philip. So good to see you!

[dan]

Being unfamiliar with Keats' work probably prevents me from absorbing the full scope of this piece, but it reads beautifully, very well done. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

Keats suffered a long and agonizing death, after his doctor wrongly diagnosed Tuberculosis as stress. He died at the age of 25, in Rome, in February of 1821. This excerpt was taken from a poem I wrote, expressing what must have been his longing for another spring. Thank, Dan! I hope you and Dee are well!

[dan]

Dee was finally released from the hospital yesterday. Thank you for asking. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

You brought to life the poet Keats with the amazing poetry. Your words made his words more powerful and worthwhile. Thank you dear Kelly for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

It made for quite a "treat" on this Halloween...thank you, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

happy birthday to him....lovely lines in his honor, Kelly...

j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate that, coming from you, Jacob! Many thanks!

[Autumn Lyric]

Every line is deeply effective.. I can feel the deep solitude; I know the longing of another spring and I envision the sparrow's wings outstretched to take flight. the last line takes my own breath away with the concluding of the poem in connection to the final exhalation of the poet's own breath...Memorable work here and very solid with so few words...

[Kelly Scheppers]

The weight of your words touch me deeply, LaShaye. I couldn't help but think of how he must have longed for another spring...as he died in February. Thank you for your acknowledgement of that!

[alifeacoustic]

A beautiful tribute indeed, and apt words for these autumnal days.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am thrilled you enjoyed my sentiment, Lorry! Thank you!

[alifeacoustic]

You're welcome Kelly. :)

[terry smith]

Beautiful Kelly!! When you write with feeling it is wonderful!! :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

This poet has given me much inspiration. It's a pleasure for me to share it here...thank you, Terry!