Bright Star

On this Friday night a poem to share with all who wishes someone would write them a love poem. Or in some other show of affection give them love and kindness.

Bright Star 
           by John Keats

Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art �"
Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like Nature's patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters at their priest like task
Of pure ablution round earth's human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors �"
No �" yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillow'd upon my fair love's ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft swell and fall,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever �" or else swoon to death.

I think if I would write a poem of love for the one I love,
It would be to simply voice softly in your ear, this one written
by John Keats and given to his love,  Fanny Brawne….  redzone to_____, a softly voiced enchantment in the night’s sky.

9.30.16 

Author's Note

....thanks for reading...

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I hope your mysterious loved one appreciates & soaks in this interesting pick for a love poem. I'm afraid my ability to interpret this style of writing is woefully weak. But since I'm so out of the loop where love is concerned, I think I might need to try borrowing a pre-packaged love message, too. Good idea! At least then it would have a more authentic sound, as your Keats selection does (compared to my limited experience, that is). I just want to honor you for the way you share other sources of enlightenment, thru song, classic poetry, & current news events . . . it's just like you to not always make this about yourself. We love sharing your tributes to other artists & thinkers (((HUGS)))

[redzone]

aaahh Margie, there is no mystery women/love in my life... those days are gone and only wishful memories... lol so you want a "roses are red/violets are blue.." poem... and you may say you do not understand, but I suspect if someone you cared deeply about whispered this poem in your ear, you would blush and swoon... ;0)

and if you are someone who wishes someone would write a love poem for you, then this poem is also for you Margie... and I am glad you read and commented on it...

[Pryde Foltz]

Keats was a wonderful poe. Thank you for this, Curt:)

[redzone]

thanks Pryde.... gonna miss you here...

[Papaya]

That's a beautiful poem.
Not one I know. Your closing lines show your romantic heart.

[redzone]

thanks Papaya, Keats is a favorite along with some others... but many of his poems are romantic, magical... glad that you thought the poem beautiful and that I was able to show you something new, kinda thought you knew everything.. ;0)...

now about me being romantic, me?? you must have me confused with another poet, my heart is rather black and fuilled with stones... nope, no romanc here, fled some time ago.. ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

"a softly voiced enchantment in the night’s sky." Heavy sigh.....when the warm breath of the one you love whispers John Keats' words, it is impossible to resist! You are such a romantic, Curt. So lovely...oh, and of course, "nice". Lydi**

[redzone]

his poem is enchanting isn't it and to whisper it in a lovers ear, magical... but as I said to Papaya above, nope not an ounce of romantic blood in this heart... uh uh, nope, not me..

[Lydia Shutter]

tell THAT to someone who will believe you! LOL

[redzone]

lol.... you mean just repeating it over and over again doesn't make it true... damn... ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

Nope! LOL

[Kelly Scheppers]

Be still my heart. I adore Keats, and have written poetry inspired by him ever since I saw the 2009 movie, "Bright Star". The Los Angeles Times was quoted saying that it was "one of the most deeply moving films in memory". It's a must see for all "Keats" fans!

[redzone]

"Bright Star" was/is a great movie, romantic/tragic, we only get so much time and should jump on any chance to find love I think... Kelly, glad you appreciate and adore Keats, his poetry is some of the best ever written and very romantic and insightful... the only other poet I would put up there in this regard would be Neruda who I favor even more... and this is not to disregard many more poets... thank you so much Kelly for your comment...

[Lyn Anderson]

Ah, you are full of surprises. Keats. One of the few books of poetry by one author that I own, next to Poe, and Anne Sexton.

[redzone]

love Keats... his poetry is damn wonderful... have you seen the movie Bright Star?? another tragic love story...