Robert Frost
Robert Frost
Robert Lee Frostwas an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in America. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. One of the most popular and critically respected American poets of the twentieth century, Frost was honored frequently...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth26 March 1874
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I do not see why I should e’er turn back, Or those should not set forth upon my track To overtake me, who should miss me here And long to know if still I held them dear. They would not find me changed from him they knew — Only more sure of all I thought was true.
It comes down to a doubt about the wisdom Of having children after having had them, So there is nothing we can do about it But warn the children they perhaps should have none.
I own I never really warmed To the reformer or reformed. And yet conversion has its place Not halfway down the scale of grace.
And of course there must be something wrong In wanting to silence any song.
More men die of worry than of work, because more men worry than work.
The Moon for all her light and grace Has never learned to know her place.
I shall set forth for somewhere, I shall make the reckless choice Some say when they are in voice And tossing so as to scare The white clouds over them on, I shall have less to say, But I shall be none.
The people I want to hear about are the people who take risks.
New is a word for fools in towns who think Style upon style in dress and thought at last Must get somewhere.
As a confirmed astronomer I'm always for a better sky.
When I was young my teachers were the old. I gave up fire for form till I was cold.
Tolerance is the uncomfortable feeling that in the end the other could be right.
The test is always how we treat the poor.
But this we know, the obstacle that checked And tripped the body, shot the spirit on Further than target ever showed or shone.