"To Autumn" poem by John Keats read by Samuel West~music by Oliver Wakeman

Autumn: The time of the year that Keats called "The Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness"
"To Autumn" is a poem by English Romantic poet John Keats (31 October 1795 - 23 February 1821). The work was composed on 19 September 1819 and published in 1820 in a volume of Keats's poetry that included Lamia and The Eve of St. Agnes. "To Autumn" is the final work in a group of poems known as Keats's "1819 odes". Although personal problems left him little time to devote to poetry in 1819, he composed "To Autumn" after a walk near Winchester one autumnal evening. The work marks the end of his poetic career, as he needed to earn money and could no longer devote himself to the lifestyle of a poet. A little over a year following the publication of "To Autumn", Keats died in Rome.
The poem has three eleven-line stanzas which describe a progression through the season, from the late maturation of the crops to the harvest and to the last days of autumn when winter is nearing. The imagery is richly achieved through the personification of Autumn, and the description of its bounty, its sights and sounds. It has parallels in the work of English landscape artists,[1] with Keats himself describing the fields of stubble that he saw on his walk as being like that in a painting.
The work has been interpreted as a meditation on death; as an allegory of artistic creation; as Keats's response to the Peterloo Massacre, which took place in the same year; and as an expression of nationalist sentiment. One of the most anthologised English lyric poems, "To Autumn" has been regarded by critics as one of the most perfect short poems in the English language. en.wikipedia.or...
To Autumn
John Keats (1795-1821)
Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;
To blend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees;
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
To swell the gourd, and plump the haze shells
With sweet kernel; to set budding more ,
And still more, later flowers for bees,
Until they think warm days will never cease,
For summer has o're-brimmed their clammy cells.
Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store?
Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find
Thee sitting careless on a granary floor,
Thy hair soft-lifted by winnowing wind;
Or on a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep,
Drowsed with the fume of poppies, while thy hook
Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers:
And sometimes like gleaner thou dost keep
Steady thy laden head across a brook;
Or by a chider-press, with patient look,
Thou watched the lazy oozing, hours by hours.
Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?
Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,--
While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day,
And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue;
Then wailful choir the small gnats mourn
Amount the river sallows, borne aloft
Or sinking as the light winds lives or dies;
And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn;
Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft
The redbreast whistles from the garden-croft,
And gathering sallows twitter in the skies.
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[@anjananaturelover2083]

I have never heard this poem being recited so beautifully…please don’t let the music drown your voice , thank you. Best wishes , from Kolkata, India 🙏🇮🇳

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks Anjana, So pleased to see your comment and that you enjoyed the reader Samuel West. Have a great week. Blue 🌍

[@robertservini4976]

Oh my God I love this poem so well read brings it alive.John Keats worked so hard on his poems

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks Robert, happy to see you enjoyed the reading by Samuel West one Englands finest actors.Cheers Blue 🌍

[@cafepoem189]

The way the speaker has represented the autumn is impressive.

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks, the reader is a Shakespearean actor so they know how to present a poem at it’s best. Great to see you enjoyed the video. Blue 🌍

[@rosanelvento000]

absolutely fabulous poem..gorgeous blend!!thanks for sharing dear friend,bright evening~☸~Anastasia

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Thank you Anastasia, it's a wonderful poem so well read by Sam, have a wonderful weekend, Blue.

[@1HarryH]

Lovely scenery and interesting Music/audio. Thannk you. Warm greetings.

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+1HarryH Thanks Harry. Greeting to you my friend, enjoy your evening. Blue.

[@deanmunzer1456]

Beautiful! #bluedotmusic Great reading, music and scenery! Lovely 😊

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Thank you so much Dean, good to see you enjoyed and liked the video. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@LouBable]

What an amazing poem and beautifully read.....and the music was superb and went so well with the poem........WONDERFUL....

[@Afrikitty]

This poem by John Keats is one of the most beautiful, enchanting and charming depictions of the time of the year called fall, or autumn. Personally, I would have put a slightly heavier piece of music to the reading ... such as the Adagio from Vivaldi's Four Seasons -- Autumn. The poem is meditative and reflective, deserving such grand music. David Garrett - Vivaldi / Four Seasons - Autumn Adagio - Lübeck 25.05.14 I also like Zuill Bailey's portrayal of Antonín Dvořák's Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B-Minor, Op 104. Zuill Bailey & Dvořák's Cello Concerto - A TELARC Sneak Peek - Release Date: 17th January, 2012. With respect to the great reading of the maker of this video. Take care now. Liz. xo

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LouBable Thanks Lou, it's great you liked the poem and music, thanks Blue.

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Afrikitty Thank you for your comment and suggestion, always good to have feed back, much appreciated. Blue

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nuvolabianca49 Thanks, so pleased you enjoyed the poem so much, Blue.

[@hitheshyogi3630]

John Keats , a great man who understood something about human life than others.He brings heart touching creations....Use Creativity....'Universal Arrow',Kerala,India.

[@bluedotmusic]

Hithesh Yogi many thanks for your time and your comment, Blue

[@hitheshyogi3630]

BlueDotMusic Thank you very much.

[@abulbashar5670]

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For summer has o'er-brimm'd their clammy cells. Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store? Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find Thee sitting careless on a granary floor, Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind; Or on a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep, Drows'd with the fume of poppies, while thy hook Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers: And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep Steady thy laden head across a brook; Or by a cyder-press, with patient look, Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours. Where are the songs of spring? Ay, Where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,- While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day, And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue; Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn Among the river sallows, borne aloft Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies; And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn; Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft The red-breast whistles from a garden-croft; And gathering swallows twitter in the skies

[@bluedotmusic]

Yes Abul, the most beautiful time of the year. Thanks for your time and comment. Blue 🌍

[@spiralblueandromeda1384]

How so heartwarming! Pure harmony! Thank you so very much my dear friend for sharing all this magic with us! ☼•.¸¸.•☆۞☼ஜீ✿❄۞✸ஜீ❤ஜீ✸۞❄✿ஜீ☼۞☆•.¸¸.•☼

[@bluedotmusic]

Dearest Katerina, always happy to see your comments, wishing you and your Family a Happy and Peaceful week, Blue.

[@meurras2852]

No music please just the beauty and imagination of the poem, looking for other renditions

[@bluedotmusic]

Takes all kind of reactions!! Check our our Autumn playlist on the font of the channel. Good to see your comment. Blue 🌍

[@boxfox2945]

yes' it is bother-som nice poem, nicely read. But greatly puluted, by music.

[@Dreamer8girl]

¸.•*¨*•¸☆ Dear Blue, Beautiful poem and video! It's a lovely description of Autumn. Thank you. Have a wonderful day! Ro

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Dearest Ro, thank you for your wonderful comment, have a happy and peaceful weekend, Blue.

[@Dreamer8girl]

BlueDotMusic ¸.•*¨*•¸☆ Dear Blue, You're welcome. Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend! Love, Peace and Happiness!....Ro

[@onewomanslife]

This poem was part of our later in life wedding ceremony. It reminds us to cherish every day until death do us part.

[@bluedotmusic]

+Debra Smith Thank you Debra, I'm pleased that the poem has such good memories for you. Wishing you and your Husband a long and Happy Life together. Blue.

[@Magic_Pumpkin_Poetry]

🧡one of my favourites 😊

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks, happy you enjoyed the video, one of our favourite poem as well. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@Tio4o251cata]

Great and heartbreaking! Thousands of thanks, BlueDotMusic

[@bluedotmusic]

+TEODORA STOICA Thank you Teodora, wonderful to see your comment. Enjoy your week. Blue.

[@TheresiaSwiebel]

Very nice poem and video! Thank you BlueDot!

[@bluedotmusic]

Theresia Swiebel Thank you Theresie, Blue.

[@Watchyou2008]

another wonderful music video again Blue, Beautiful poem to Autumn,,, it's Materpiece, Thanks my friend

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Thanks Annie, always great to see your comments, have a wonderful week, Blue.

[@TheFourOfNine44]

Lovely Poem.

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TheFourOfNine Thanks, Blue.

[@TheFourOfNine44]

Jacinta xX.

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TheFourOfNine Thank you Jacinta, Blue.

[@lecknertal]

Very beautiful !

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lecknertal Thank you Frank, have a beautiful Sunday, Blue

[@arthurnjume6523]

What a masterpiece!

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks Arthur, so pleased you liked the video. Best wishes. Blue 🌍

[@ILovePoems]

So beautiful poem and video dear Blue. Thank you my friend. Much love to you

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Thanks dear Aleks for your comment and your holiday wishes. just about caught up with everybody. Enjoy your week, Blue.

[@Supersecrets796]

Wonderful 🥰

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you, appreciate your comment. Cheers Blue 🌍

[@lo7381]

memories 💔😭i remember my colleagues friends and lovely professor now i BA graduated from College, this poem means a lot to me

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you, good to know this poem brings back such wonderful memories. Blue 🌍

[@geraldstinson881]

I agree with the others, who say this reading is exceptionally good. And there are so many others that are terrible! As for the music… I could do without it.

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks Gerald, good to see your comment and that you enjoyed the reader Samuel West. Sorry about the music!! Blue 🌍

[@Lexi3459]

Blue, this is very beautiful. Wishing you a happy Autumn. Lexi :)

[@bluedotmusic]

Lexi3459 Dear Lexi, thank you, it's a beautiful poem for this time of the year so glad you liked it, Blue.

[@mikew.andbrad8614]

A delightful video...in sight, sound and background. This is added to our Channel. Peace. Mike W. and Brad

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Thanks Guys, enjoy your week, Blue.

[@gurpreet_kaur1982]

I have a competition in my school on 15 September that is poem competition so I choose this poem for my competition and I literally love this poem because the recitation is amazing 💯😊

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks for your comment Gurpreet, we wish you every success in the poetry competition. Blue 🌍

[@nagolhayze9366]

What a beautiful poem by young John Keats, and so beautifully read .... with the most irritating synthetic repetitive background music.

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks Nagol, appreicate and comment. Enjoy your weekend. Blue 🌍

[@HansDunkelberg1]

Wonderful!

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks Hans, enjoy your day. Blue 🌍

[@lo7381]

i can see my dearest professor my friends and other colleagues 😭💔😔i miss being in college with them and doing a valuable thing instead of staying home without job

[@bluedotmusic]

Good to have these memories, this will not last forever. It will end soon. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@Abcdefg47363]

Woah still replying to comments after 5 years

[@luvperu1]

Thank you for the lovely start of my day :)

[@bluedotmusic]

***** Thanks Polly, enjoy your week, Blue.

[@jonathanbosco8458]

Thank you excellent video

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Jonathan, it's that time of the year again, 'Summers last kiss'. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@firebert2000]

The background music sounds like what Baptists play during communion

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks James, enjoy your week. Blue 🌍

[@larasayed01]

A masterpiece beautifully read ❤

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Larasayed, we agree, beautifully read by Samuel West one of England's finest Shakespearean actors. Stay well. Blue 🌍

[@redroseredrose1910]

I watched the same sound and voice but with English subtitles, please can anyone help me where can I find that video 💔😭

[@bluedotmusic]

I'm sorry I can't help with this video. Sorry. Blue 🌍

[@redroseredrose1910]

Ok can u at least put the subtitles Thank u

[@bubbercakes528]

Dan Simmons drove me hear with his science fiction.

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks Dave Simmons, good to see your comment Bubber Cakes. Blue 🌍

[@kayzeaza]

I believe in this poem he was originally intending to show the death of a poet but he died a year after this was published so I think that it is now more about his life and death

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks John, that’s good to know. Have a great day. Blue 🌍

[@GlendaPlusFour]

lovely new friend

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks and welcome Glenda, good to meet you. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@LilyWestley]

Uh hi I like it I guess oh I’m am terribly sorry for saying I guess to make up for it I love your music

[@bluedotmusic]

No problem Lily, all opinions are welcome here! Thanks for your time. Blue 🌍

[@ЯнаВолоткевич-р5ь]

Please tell me the full name of the music, where you can download. It is very necessary, thank you in advance)))

[@bluedotmusic]

This was composed only as background music for this poem and regretfully is not available as a separate download. Blue.

[@Jingsuk1999]

I want to write poem,but I have no idea of how can i write. Can anyone please tell me what should i do?

[@bluedotmusic]

Well, just put down on paper how your feeling and take it from there! Good Luck. Blue 🌍

[@Jingsuk1999]

@@bluedotmusic Sir could you please give me your feedback. *MEMORIES* As I sit alone Under the rays of the sun; And feel the wind blown; Memories recalling began. Those childhood days When Happiness was the only I experienced, Together with friends I played, Different games and dance. And as I listen to bird's fluting Come to mind the golden colour of fields, And ripening of fruits Ate the fruit that was peeled O how sweet the memories ! Seeing the flying of the bees. _Thank you_

[@bluedotmusic]

Wow! If that’s a first attempt them your of your a very good start. Most impressive. I like the theme of the poem. Keep it up my friend and good luck in the future. Blue 🌍

[@Jingsuk1999]

@@bluedotmusic Thank you Sir for your inspiring words. Yes this is my first attempt.

[@gamingoncloud9528]

write what first come to your mind

[@17christinel]

magnifique

[@bluedotmusic]

17christinel Thank you, Blue.

[@17christinel]

:-)

[@mb5612]

No music. Very distracting and unnecessary.

[@bluedotmusic]

It's a music video with images, turn off the sound!!! Blue 🌍

[@ЕкатеринаВолкова-й4ю9з]

Thanks bro

[@Lydia361000]

"Autumn" Autumn is like an old book: Marred spines turn mean yellow, staples rust red-orange. Every stained page is stressed by a splat of color. Rough-red, like an old tavern, we become hungry birds and prepare for fall. Shape and shadow are candied citron as lanterns turn bitter yellow. Autumn is a red fox, a goblet filled with dark wine, a hot chilli pepper with smoky eyes. Pressed leaves take in the colors of seafood paella and saffron; these leaves are like death, climaxing with a smile. Autumn: Her dress is a net of mussels; dark shelled, it covers up summer’s weatherbeaten body. So pull out your boots and stand on an aged, wood floor like an evergreen. from about.com

[@bluedotmusic]

Lydia361000 Thank you Lydia for your wonderful poem. As the saying goes, "Autumn is Summers last loveliest kiss". Blue.

[@AyanTanvir]

coems

[@bluedotmusic]

Cheers. Blue 🌍

[@LilyWestley]

Uh

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[@sundresslady]

very nice..music and video...greetings,my friend....BB

[@bluedotmusic]

Biggi Bechtold Hello BB. great to hear from you, good to know you enjoyed the video.. Have a wonderful week, Blue.

[@by_by90]

I really enjoyed reading through the content and the music adds such a beautiful and calming touch. It all comes together in such a harmonious way, making the experience even more meaningful. Thanks for creating something so relaxing and enjoyable!

[@marcspector9188]

This is a very touching poem, even though I am in my mid-forties I am starting to lament, albeit gradually, the oncoming of the fall every year, and this year is no exception. Sunny summer days are just a memory now, fading, but with Indian summer there is always potential hope for renewal, temporary as it is. Beautiful poem, so sweet and well read too. :)

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Marc, always sad when the Summer starts to fade, here in the UK we are promised an Indian Summer, lets see!! good to read your enjoyed Samuel West reading . Stay safe and well. Blue. 🌍

[@zhilyaabdulwahed4871]

My dear keats you are still alive. You have not died as you scared of death..💙😌💚

[@bluedotmusic]

Keats lives on through his wonderful poetry. Blue 🌍

[@gcgamersofficial2311]

Your English is Very Nice plz next time thoda hindi me bhi samjhana bhai sahab 😁

[@bluedotmusic]

Good to meet you, stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@sylvie13150]

Good evening Blue , it's just wonderful to watch and listen all thumbs up ! I wish you a nice evening and right after the weekend warm greetings SYL.

[@bluedotmusic]

sylvie13150 Thank you dearest SLY, happy you enjoyed the poem, also wishing you a peaceful weekend, Blue.

[@aubreyleahy5358]

Utterly ruined by adding assinine music! WHY? WHY? WHY? It id effing poetry...not opera!!!

[@zhilyaabdulwahed4871]

Love you Keats deeply... And your recitation is the best...

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Zhilya, Samual West is one of our best Shakespearian actors, glad you enjoyed the poem. Stay safe and well in 2021. Blue 🌍

[@zhilyaabdulwahed4871]

@@bluedotmusic Thanks 🙏💙🌷

[@vibhakumari6982]

" Beauty is truth, truth beauty. "

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks, your comment is so true. We wish you a peaceful day. Blue.

[@Idazle]

Beautifully read! Perfect voice for this poem.

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Carlos, Samuel West is one of our top Shakespearean actors. Good to see you enjoyed the poem. Blue 🌍

[@Abu_Bott]

well im sorry its BEUTIFUL 😥

[@bluedotmusic]

Good to see your comment and that you enjoyed the video. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@coffeetime3293]

Love it! ❤❤❤

[@bluedotmusic]

So glad! Thanks dear friend. Blue 🌍

[@williambarrett7724]

It was not written by John Keates . He stole it from Apollo .

[@bluedotmusic]

Apollo ????....

[@dhruvsharma8373]

@@bluedotmusic apollo as in the greek god...

[@yasirabdulwahid8147]

Music name plz

[@bluedotmusic]

Sorry don’t have it, if we find out what the title of the music we will let you know. Thanks for your comment and interest. Blue 🌎

[@iamshick4104]

Nice work peace and out Roddie

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks Roddie, always good to meet a new friend. Stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@amj8651]

😍❣️

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Anna, stay safe and well. Blue 🌍

[@yesnobabu]

Beautifully Read .... .

[@bluedotmusic]

Many thanks friend. Blue 🌍

[@annapaulal.h.1393]

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ... ♥

[@bluedotmusic]

Cheers. Blue 🌍

[@gristlevonraben]

very cool

[@bluedotmusic]

Thanks my friend, good to know you enjoyed the poem. Blue 🌍

[@gristlevonraben]

@@bluedotmusic you are welcome. I write poetry too. Have a great day.

[@Shubham-ln7nn]

AMAZING POEM

[@bluedotmusic]

Thank you Shubham, glad you enjoyed the video. Blue 🌍

[@lo7381]

Can you tell me the name of the music, please

[@bluedotmusic]

The music by Oliver Wakeman is called "A New Life". Thanks Blue 🌍

[@lo7381]

@@bluedotmusic thanks a lot But where can i find it ?

[@bluedotmusic]

If you look at the bottom of the video description you will see a link to iTunes. Click on that, it will take you to the poetry album. There is a version of “A New Like” there, hope this is of help. Blue 🌍

[@shabirmagami146]

beautiful reading ...and I like the music ... thank you for sharing ...

[@bluedotmusic]

You are so welcome, good to see you enjoyed the poem and music, there's more on our Autumn playlist. Blue 🌍