But were there ever any Writh'd not of passed joy? The feel of not to feel it, When there is none to heal it, Nor numbed sense to steel it, Was never… - John Keats

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But were there ever any
Writh'd not of passed joy?
The feel of not to feel it,
When there is none to heal it,
Nor numbed sense to steel it,
Was never said in rhyme.

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About John Keats

John Keats (October 31, 1795 – February 23, 1821) was one of the principal poets of the English Romantic movement.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, William Hilton (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: Adonaïs Adonais

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