To Keats Poem by Shahzia Batool

To Keats

Rating: 3.9


'thou wast not born for death, Immortal Bird! '
now live eternally
in worthy world,
in poetic realm.
thy words impress the soul,
and overwhelm
our each and every thought...
thou wast a singing Bird,
for us thou always brought
enchanting, rhythmic words...
now do a different job:
remove the veil of gloom
from caring, thoughtful mind,
do not intend to sob
in sad, indolent mood.
try not to close thy eyes
pain is the part of life-
so why escape the world?
thou wast not born for death
IMMORTAL BIRD!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
R.k Das 21 December 2011

wow, a nice tribute to john keats [my fav poet] 'thou wast not born for death 'IMMORTAL BARD' thanx

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Niamat Ali Murtazai 21 December 2011

A very nice poem carrying the heartiest homage for the alluring poet; his poetry and death made him immortal.

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John wake 22 January 2012

i like your version, and he will always be an Immortal bird

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Chandana Khan 25 July 2013

you spoke of my heart for my favorite

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David Wood 17 May 2013

A wonderful tribute to the great Keats. He died so young thinking nobody liked his poems.

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Frank James Davis 12 April 2013

A soaring tribute, Shahzia! Who is due an ode more?

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Walterrean Salley 14 December 2012

Love the contents and format. Also the images and metaphor. Beautiful job on this tribute Shahzia.

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William F Dougherty 28 May 2012

Why not pay tribute to Keats is a more Keatsean fashion by extending line lengths instead of chopping up sentences (the way everyone else does) ? You have the skills for it.

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