tread soft round mossy trees
where apples sweeten and hazels swell
walk a field fumed with poppies
and hear swallows over say farewell
on a peak between two spreads
turn from grey Atlantic’s fathomed heart
and face the cryptic blue Pacific
we’ve yet to delve and chart
be still and listen to sweet music
on Attic vase simple strung
and don’t regret the lovers never kiss
they are perfected and forever young
raise a glass full of the warm south
the night is tender and the moon is grand
we’ll drink to Beauty Truth and Love
and Peace to touch us with a magic hand
johnpoetflanagan 
This contains a very peaceful charm, John, and I understand your title’s reference. Perhaps it is time for us all to find a wuiet moment of reflection.
Hope you are keeping well.
Thank you, Chris Friend
im happy you like the mood of the piece
Always
john
Reblogged this on Ace Friends & Bloggers News.
Ian
Thank you so much, My Friend
john
Truly welcome as always … Great post and Keats say no more ⭐️
Lovely ! i like Keats and some time ago I picked up an old book of his poems. I think he is my favourite of the poets, besides you of course. Great work Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Rita
so generous and supportive
Big hugs
john
❤ Oh John, this is so pretty. Makes me want to commit the whole poem to memory.
Thank you, Dear Vera
and im happy you liked its gentle mood
Lots of love
john
Yes, immensely.
I’ll drink to Peace. We could use some.
Yes indeed, Alicia
Thank you
Big hug
john
Tender beautiful soothing, l could read this over and over. Love ❤️Holly
Thank you Dear Holly
im happy you liked its gentle atmosphere
Much love
john
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous!
Thank you
Dearest VV
Always your
ss
Well done, John. This is truly lovely, peaceful, and so needed. Hugs.
Thank you Dear Teagan
im glad you like its tender atmosphere
Big hugs
john
YES, John…’peace with a magic wand!’
Blessings to you with love!
Lorrie
Thank you, Friend
Much love to you
and i hope you’re keeping well
john
Be still and listen…wonderful…my mantra…
Thank you
Dear Tom
This is so lovely and so perfect, John!
“be still and listen to sweet music
on Attic vase simple strung
and don’t regret the lovers never kiss
they are perfected and forever young”
Yes yes yes!
Thank You
Dear Kathleen
so generous and warm
Big hugs
john
Keats can do no wrong in my book. My gosh, jf, you sing as if you were he. A gift of melodic sensory. If that is even a thing. It must be. ♡ Fantastic poetry.
Thank you
Dear Audrey
such support!
Always Your
jf
Good one. I love: ‘Atlantic’s fathomed heart’
Thank you
Bruce
This is fabulous, John, and I love Keats. In fact, one of his books resides comfortably on my coffee table. 🙂 “Walk a field fumed with poppies” is such a gorgeous vision. Just lovely! ❤
Lauren
Thank you for the praise and the encouragement
and i’m happy you like the poem’s gentle nature.
Much love
john
Lovely melody. Thanks, my friend.
Thank you
Dear Myra
A big hug
john
Brother John – Enjoyed “moments with Keats.” He’s my favorite of the Romantic Poets. Loved the references to his poems both in subject and sound. The closing stanza is exquisite:
raise a glass full of the warm south
the night is tender and the moon is grand
we’ll drink to Beauty Truth and Love
and Peace to touch us with a magic hand
Here’s to you, Brother John.
And here’s to you
Bother David
and with many many thanks
for your excellent support and encouragement
Always
Your Brother
john
Never saw this one, John. A treasure. Keats would be proud. Hugs, Ellen
Ellen
So generous and kind
Thank you, Friend
Always
john
this is simply elegance, charming, peace like a music melody…
Mihran
Thank you very much
Always
John
I think all your comments show appreciation for Peace, Love and tranquility John which echoes in your poems. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you, Rita
and what you say is so true
Big hugs
john
Very visual and beautiful!
Thank you so much
Big hugs
john
You never cease to amaze with that signature style of yours, John! Lovely.
Thank you
Don My Friend
Always
john
Charming read, ‘a thing of beauty’. We so need romantic poetry these days.
Thank you, Dear Inese
for this thoughtful, sensitive response
and you’re absolutely right we are in need these days
A big hug
john
Magnificent poetry, John. You set the scene not only for the physical senses but for the emotions. Always an honor to read you.
I just had to revisit this beautiful writing, John. Wonderful; truly heartwarming.
Warmest regards.