To My Brothers by John Keats
By John Keats
Small, busy flames play through the fresh-laid coals, And their faint cracklings o'er our silence creep Like whispers of the household gods that keep A gentle empire o'er fraternal souls. And while for rhymes I search around the poles, Your eyes are fixed, as in poetic sleep, Upon the lore so voluble and deep, That aye at fall of night our care condoles. This is your birthday, Tom, and I rejoice That thus it passes smoothly, quietly: Many such eves of gently whispering noise May we together pass, and calmly try
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"To My Brothers" by John Keats is a deep english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by John Keats demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Small, busy flames play through the fresh-laid coals, And their faint cracklings o'er our silence cr...", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Keats's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.