A Thing of Beauty (from Endymion)

by John Keats (1818) — a poem card from Justes Mots

The opening vow of Endymion: a thing of beauty is a joy forever, and a small light against the dark.

"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:

Its loveliness increases; it will never

Pass into nothingness; but still will keep

A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
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Themes: admiration · reflection