Robert Lee Frost 1874-1963
Inspired by the "Road Not Taken"
Four five line stanzas with XABBA rhyme scheme
Two Roads
Two roads converged in autumn woods
And I the traveler on one
And on the other road was you
And our world was simply there to view
With the pretext of confusion gone
We walked a while and then we sat
We talked of love and made believe
To find retreat in future’s past
And held the hope those moments last
On mossy floors of colored leaves
We found the path that most would take
And yet we made another choice
And crossed the stream of gentle falls
And chased the dreams of higher calls
To rest secured in reason’s voice
In autumn woods two roads converged
And there my destiny was set
No longer did I walk alone
on winding roads where two belonged
And the needs of hands and hearts were met
Author notes
Life is full of choices....
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
In a list
A contest entry
- Favorite Author by DeGraw.
600 points, ended July 13, 2008, 7 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I love the nature you talk about in your poem,wonderful flow and detail work. It was very much a pleasure to read.
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You express beautifuly your thoughts and they are enjoyable and easy to read. Interesting, the choices we make and the paths that our choices lead us along. Thank you for this beautiful poem. Darlene...
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Promise...sing
"Two roads converge", said he, but she
on other wavelengths meditates
prior to stating priority,
strategic plans contrary fates.
So spins Time's wheel : here amity,
there love, confront as second states
mock head's tale, linearity
unlocks no door but generates
confusion which, self-feeding, key
free-will acclaims, anticipates
tomorrow's morn bright destiny
maps 'spite Time's lost co-ordinates.
Will often will shrug off restrictions,
still, seldom still: Man's contradictions.
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Bravo Leo2
Very beautifully written. Robert Frost move over.
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A Profound and Powerful Masterpiece!!!
Love this take on Frost's ode to the high road. In this case, the road of love. Peace, Cyn
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My Heart Sinks and Yearns!
How can you not be moved and have feelings of days gone and days yet to circle around. I will be going to High School reunion soon, how fitting I find this poem to read. Thanks for the words and emotions! -
Good take on a classic poem, am very glad your featured this, very enjoyable reading
Jeff
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Inspiring
I adore the poem from which you craft your own, and find I love your poem even more. Perhaps it is simply because it reminds me of it, and yet imparts such an original view of its own. The vision behind your poem speaks to me, and you weave your words well. May your writing flow ever so beautifully as it now does.
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Beautifully penned!
I see the traces of your inspiration in it and a wonderful take on it!
I particularly like the line "And chased the dreams of higher calls"
Keep up the fine work
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nice poetry....liked the imagery...Two different souls meeting to become one "on winding roads where two belonged"....beautifu
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Nice
This is a nice quiet poem set in the quietness of the woods. You set the scene so wonderfully. Two people traveling different paths only to meet and verge, then take up thier lives together. There is a tenderness and love shown in these words. This is a joy to read. I liked it very much.
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wow it was beautiful written .. i cant thinkk a way i can express my wordinng it was a romantic writing
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Intruguing
An interesting look into relationship.
The roads all lead to the same destination
it seems. Inevitably we lose our way.
I believe the idea is what we do after that.
Life is a growing process. We only learn
through our many experiences. Until we
finally get to be the person we were meant
to be. Nice writing
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Wonderful view and inspiration of Frost's poem!
"To find retreat in future’s past
And held the hope those moments last"
So nicely said... Leo, you did an excellent job here!
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Excellent writing Leo. You've painted a picture in my mind...vibrant and flowing, rich with color and texture. This is classic in it's nature and form. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Johnny
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I'd say this is your best ever Leo.
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A Simply Lovely ...
and positive poem that is filled with imagery of love that remains for those that have walked the path. You have composed a wonder-filled poem that is a pleasure to read. Well written to form! joy
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OMG!!! Turtle Falls!!! That was a spectacular day! What a special find this was. It was like something out of a faerie tale! I remember how we could hear the water trickling but couldn't see it anywhere. It was hidden by a lush greenery. Moving the bushes (that were taller than both of us) and finding the sun dappling on these little falls. wow... a moment I will never, ever forget. And your poem Leo, its as if this picture were waiting patiently for you to write the words. You couldn't have described a more magnificent find and so eloquently too. Thank you... for the memories. For sharing my birthday with me.
Much love always,
Michelle
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This is beautiful, Leo. The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost is one of my favorite old poems and your poem here, inspired by that poem is wonderful.
I wish you best of luck in the cotnest
Dee
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What a beautiful poem, Leo.
You write with a sure hand. May your steps be as structured as your poetry, always.
Well done and good luck in this contest.
Blessed be.
Myra
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So beautiful and a delightful twist on the Frost poem.
Well done poet and best of luck in the contest. I have a feeling this is a gold winner.
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Just beautiful and so very well rhymed, it simply sang as you walked through each stanza. Love, C
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Once Again!
I just saw your name and clicked. I re-read it and am just as impressed as I was the first time.
Good luck in the contest!
A nice plug for me too!
Regards,
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It's OK.
Roads is an overused theme when it comes to writing poems and songs.
I like the fact that you put these roads in the woods instead of in the desert or something.
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The Road Not Taken, such a classic, and Robert Frost is so well loved. What a beautiful play off his work, a worthy piece, my friend. Patricia
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A lovely choice!
Since you finally made it! And beautifully written too. One of my favorite Authors also.
Thanks for the entry!
Jennifer
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