We all know Taylor Kinney as the undeniably handsome and fiercely dedicated Lieutenant Kelly Severide of Firehouse 51 on Chicago Fire. His rugged charm and heroic acts have solidified his status as a TV heartthrob. But what if we told you that before he was wielding a hose, Kinney once dreamed of wielding a pen – as a romantic poet?

Severide’s Secret Artistic Past

It might sound surprising, but long before he became the scorching hot Kelly Severide, Taylor Kinney actually studied English Literature in college. And it wasn’t just a casual interest; he delved into the world of poetry, crafting verses like a true romantic.

Die-hard fans, with their impressive “digging” skills, even unearthed a poem Kinney wrote during his university days. The opening lines offer a fascinating glimpse into his artistic inclinations:

“The flame we chase, it dances fast / Like sirens calling through the glass…”

It’s a poetic sentiment that, ironically, seems to foreshadow his future career chasing literal flames. From Severide holding a fire hose to Severide holding a quill – who would have thought that our favorite firefighter once harbored ambitions of becoming a modern-day Shakespeare? It just goes to show that even the toughest heroes can have a surprisingly soft, artistic side!