I don't think Keats would be writing like he did if he were around today!
I not over familiar with Swinburne (but he liked the North East of England, 
as I do!).
Just like little Johnny was an innovator in the things he was prepared to 
write about then I think if he were into time-travelling he'd still be 
pushing the boundaries today. Straight out of the Oxfam shop and round the 
the poetry slam where he'd cheer louder than Byron would scowl. I feel he'd 
be more political, too. When he'd return to London he'd go out for a pint 
with friends like Ian Drury and Billy Bragg. He'd cruise the internet cafes 
on his travels, he'd send e-mails to all kinds of lists. He'd be really 
pissed off with Tony Blair, the NHS reforms, and how much else... a lot!
Bob



>From: grasshopper <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Pennine Poetry Works <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Balm, lightly revised but better I hope
>Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 21:12:39 +0100
>
>The thing that occurs to me- and I would be interested to hear what other
>think - is : If Keats and Swinburne were writing today, would they still be
>writing like the Keats and Swinburne we know?
>Kind regards,
>  grasshopper
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Brigid Anthony" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 8:58 PM
>Subject: Balm, lightly revised but better I hope
>
>
>Very nice, Sue.
>Echoes of Keats, and Swinburne.
>Regards,
>David








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