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John Keats in Rome
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John Keats in Rome |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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 *** Along a luminous track of hope you traveled by ship to Rome in search of warmer days and kinder skies that might bestow the gift of healing and renewed joy of life on you. You lived in a very tiny room with a window to the Spanish steps and to Bernini's Barcaccia fountain, meeting point for free-spirited artists like you, Severn, Shelley and Byron. Your mind soared beyond the walls your heart dwelled with your muse, lovely young Fanny left behind at home. Maybe just one lady charmed your eyes when you met her on a promenade. Pauline Bonaparte! The great Canova sculpted her for us into immortality. And who could have blamed you for allowing her to inspire you too though just for a brief moment in time? You knew time was running out as breathing lost its easy cadence, but you didn't stop creating romantic poetic treasures of stunning beauty meant to impress future generations. Only a few years of your short life were dedicated fully to artistic work. Melancholy took hold of your spirit as you feared to be destined to oblivion. But in this assumption you were wrong! The eternal city dared to claim you she wanted you to sleep within her arms. Your name was not written on water, it still sails on neverending ripples into your countless admirers' hearts. Listen! A nightingale still sings for you in the shade of a caring cypress pine in Rome's most romantic cemetery while you continue to shine like a Bright Star upon the infinite shores of eternity. *** |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
My, my, Margherita, this has to be one of the best, if not the best poem written about John Keats that was ever penned. Oh yes, this is one to be saved. I've read it twice and as soon as I send these comments to you I will read it again. Beautiful. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Absolutely lovely Margherita! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Margherita,You surpass yourself. Where do you harvest such lovely thoughts and words? Enjoyed,jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you from my heart, dear Jerry, for your loving comment. I have recently participated in a guided visit of the home-museum dedicated to Keats, Shelley and Byron. Keats lived there for the last five months of his life. I felt inspired to write this as Keats' spirit seemed to reach through time and space to touch my heart with his story and his literary work, thanks to all the material gathered in the museum. Thank you again for appreciating this. Margherita |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Sharon, I am happy to see you here with your very kind comment. Thank you so much. Dear Martyjo, thank you dear friend for coming in here and leaving such a loving comment. As I said to Jerry, I felt inspired to "talk" to John Keats after visiting the apartment he had lived in when he was in Rome for a short span of time just before his death due to tuberculosis. Margherita |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Margy oooooh i really like this guy.. and i love the way you portrayed him.. you did him well my dear friend.. what a wonderful contribution he left behind.. you really out did yourself on this perfectly penned piece.. Bravo!  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much, dear Richy, for your appreciative words and for your kindness. Your presence here is much enjoyed! Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I guess every poet would hope that a poet of your caliber would remember them in this way. Keats is smiling. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ida, you are so very kind, thank you from my heart for your loving comment. The thought of Keats who is smiling brings a smile to me too! Have a beautiful week and listen to the creative whispers of your heart.Love, Margherita |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful, Margherita! I appreciate the many details you have captured and woven throughout this lovely piece. Much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Margherita, this is a most wonderful tribute to one of my favorite artists. He spirit still lives, and will forever as you have stated. Nicely done. Michael |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much, dear Kit and dear Michael, for your most kind comments. I much enjoyed your presence here. More than two centuries have passed since Keats traveled Earth and yet his work is still so fresh and studied in schools. And still he inspires! Love, Margherita |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
It was interesting read, Margerita! Thank you for sharing! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am glad you found this interesting, dear Galina. Thank you for your kindness in being here reading and commenting. Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Margherita, this is outstanding, french don't read "English" poets and ignore how splendid this poetry is, this is the most perfect hommage to keats that i ever read, grace of verse equals the emotion of the superb narration, like we say in french, this is a "coup de cœur" thanks a lot yann |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You write good Margherita...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you from my heart, dear Yann and dear James, for your most kind and generous comments. Dear Yann, that situation you mention must be the result of some kind of rivalry and snobbism. A pity, really! Love, Margherita |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Ms Mar...the class of your pen is inspiring Mr Keats would strut smug after wearing your words. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear D,, second smile of the day brought by you today! And I have just learned two new words in English "strut smugs" ... well Keats' poetry survived him by two centuries and then I would also consider that not many poets are as humble as you are no doubt. You know that if you were published you would know success and that would be a great gift and benefit for readers all around the world. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Well, I only know an ode expresses admiration/love, etc. for the subject. I do not know if it has a specific form. But, wow! By my knowledge this is a fantastic ode to Keats, tremendously woven and full of history. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you very much, dear Virginia, for your kind comment. I am not patient enough to write poetry in the different forms, so I write free style. The only thing that has to work for me is the "tune". A poem for me is like a song that fills you with a feeling of harmony. When words naturally rhyme I love that, but I don't like forced rhymes. The only poetic form I use and in which I try to comply with the rules is haiku and senryu. To an expert however very few of those I write would fit the form I fear, except for the syllable structure 5-7-5. Of course I do admire those who succeed in writing the different forms of poems. Enjoy your Sunday! Love, Margherita ps: I found this link about the forms of an Ode: http://www.volecentral.co.uk/vf/ode.htm |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful - I've missed your words my friend. Love, Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Eric, it's such a welcome surprise to find you here, you were missed. Thank you for your loving comment. Hugs. Margherita |
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