"When I Have Fears"

"When I Have Fears" by John Keats is a poem where the speaker reflects on the fears of missing out on life's important experiences—such as love and artistic achievement—due to the limited time available. He worries that he won't live long enough to fully explore or enjoy the beauty and possibilities of life. The poem expresses a deep longing to feel connected to the world, to love deeply, and to create meaningful art, all while confronting the inevitable reality of mortality. It captures the universal human fear of unfulfilled potential and the fleeting nature of life.