Bright Star

In the poem Bright Star produced by John Keats, the author makes a lengthy comparison of his love to that of the consistency of a star and other aspects of a star. He very importantly states that he desires to be, "Steadfast as thou art,"(1) but then produces several qualities that he does not wish to be. He does not desire to be alone like a star is in the sky. He realizes that stars are ever looking down on the earth and does not want to be always watching like that. He is going to need his rest eventually. He wants to look at what he truly desires, and not that which does not apply to his life like the snow on mountain tops or the moors. He does want to be steadfast nevertheless. He desires to lay with the woman that he loves. He wants the steadfast spirit so that he will forever be watching his lover breath, alive, with him. He wants to, "So live ever,"(14) so that he can see this beauty for eternity.