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Vignette-So Sad

Like himself,just five feet tall but Fanny was his all 'n all, Until death's forboding ,made it's call; Just letters left for us to hear, They cannot but ,bring forth a tear A tribute to John Keats (the poet) and his sweetheart Fanny Brawne and the courtship trgically ended by John's too early death. Here is an extract from one of his letters to Fanny- Pillowed upon my fair-love,ripening breast To feel for ever its soft swell and fall Awake forever in a sweet unrest Still,still to hear her tender breath

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/25/2009 8:24:00 AM
Both your own poem and the lovely words of Keats...almost too beautiful, too exquisite, and too heartbreaking to bear....such tenderness. Such a lovely piece to share with us. Thank you. ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/25/2009 6:35:00 AM
Exquisite wording, Brian, in his vignette ... a special tribute .. Keats is a favorite poet .. now that is love .. the way it should be.. intense.. as your vignette... enjoyed writing Scotland Aglow.. never been there but from the pictures I have seen .. its magnificently beautiful... thankxxx for your encouraging comments... Linda-Marie
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Date: 10/25/2009 4:13:00 AM
That is a tragedy. We can never understand why such things happen. Keep writing. Sara
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