"...I must write you a line or two and see if that will assist in dismissing you from my Mind for ever so short a time...I cannot exist without you - I am forgetful of every thing but seeing you again - my Life seems to stop there - I see no further. You have absorb'd me. I have a sensation at the present moment as though I was dissolving...My sweet Fanny, will your heart never change? My love, will it?...Do not threat me even in jest. I have been astonished that Men could die Martyrs for religion - I have shudder'd at it - I shudder no more - I could be martyr'd for my Religion - Love is my religion - I could die for that - I could die for you...You have ravish'd me away by a Power I cannot resist: and yet I could resist till I saw you; and even since I have seen you I have endeavoured often "to reason against the reasons of my Love." I can do that no more - the pain would be too great - My Love is selfish - I cannot breathe without you."
--John Keats: Letters to Fanny Brawne, 1819
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Oooh, charming! And great pic, too! Thanks for sharing! ;)
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Thanks! I watched Bright Star last night, the movie detailing Keats and Brawne's short-lived relationship. Sooo good! Had to look up his letters and throw my favorite bit on here. :)
Wow...I think that's one of the most romantic things I've ever read. That was awesome!
I know, right? Unbelievable. You should watch the movie. Slow at times, but there are literary gems in there that make you go back and watch it again and again.
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