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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
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Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

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Robert Frost

 · 1963 · Boston

Robert Lee Frost was 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. more…

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Discuss the poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening with the community...

12 Comments
  • ThembieAngieeMt
    This poem never gets old,so simple, yet so deep. That last stanza especially hits different every time I read it. Feels like a quiet moment of reflection before pushing forward again.
    LikeReply29 days ago
  • Sho.zen
    Sho.zen
    Beautifully done
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • BellaTheMilkCarton
    nice
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • BellaTheMilkCarton
    nice
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • alanswansea18
    Beautiful well done.
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • BeeSora
    His poems are the best. Thanks for this.
    LikeReply 13 months ago
  • Arman_1
    Gorgeous poem… renewed my love of Frost
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • DanaPaulGaruda
    “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep.”
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • Komael
    I can feel the words
    LikeReply5 months ago
  • smartin6886
    This was one of my childhood favorites! One reason I started exploring poetry!
    LikeReply6 months ago
  • Davismatt926
    Love it
    LikeReply10 months ago
  • woodman746
    I always thought the individual in the poem was a Doctor riding to home appointments in his horse and buggy. What made be believe that were the lines. "I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep" 
    LikeReply 12 years ago

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