While sleighing through the countryside,
I pass the woods at eventide.
But snow is falling and it's cold
Much as I'd like, I can't abide
In this, the winter's new stronghold,
The reason's being now twofold.
The first is night's impending dark
That fools the senses so I'm told,
And makes the woods seem very stark.
The second is the distant bark,
A dog who knows that we are here,
As strangers in his hunting park.
My horse and sleigh intrude I fear,
His message to us very clear
That we must swiftly disappear,
That we must swiftly disappear.
Author notes
I've always liked "Stopping By the Woods On a Snowy Evening."
Written October 18th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Tribute to Robert Frost by pulsating.
300 points, ended October 23, 2004, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Simple and descriptive. I like it. I must say you do a much better job than I do.
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great read
Written very much like Robert Frost. I think the style is most simple, yet it is beautiful. Thank you for writing it -
whats a list??
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Congratulations on winning gold with this. Sorry I was slow to read it. I'm not sure on the style of this, it's very cleverly done and the rhyme is great but I struggled with the overall flow - just me. I'm will come back at a reasonable hour and re-read this.
La x
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i'm glad to see that this was a winner because that's what's written all over it.the form is great,the ryhthm is great,the ryhmes rock.a definite winner.
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"His message to us very clear
That we must swiftly disappear,
That we must swiftly disappear. "
So true. Really scary as well. Is that your picture? Or did you get that somewhere off the internet? Sleigh rides are so fun!! This was a cute short piece. Keep writing!
-Liz -
Excellent!
I enjoyed this very much! Congratulations on winning the gold!
<3 Maureen
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congratulations on the gold, this poem is, indeed, a winner!
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Cleverly done. You've kept his rhythm and rhyme scheme, and even the snowy woods are here. Just a pity you lost the little horse, who gives his harness bells a shake. I love snow as well, but it's best on pictures, and not on the roads! Best wishes and congratulations.
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This is very nicely done
I especially like the
way you repeated the
last two lines,
this poem is excellently
written and i thank you
for entering
take care..
olivia -
you have taken a classic and recreated it with your own twist. this is great, and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you were to win this thing.
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great job paul...robert frost is one of my favs...this poem makes me excited about this coming winter...i want it to snow soo bad...GOd Bless
tyler -
hmmm... i really like this Paul! it's a great one!!
well i cant talk long got some homework to do!
Eli -
you did him justice! robert frost is one of my favorites. i enjoyed reading this a great deal. everything about it is wonderful. from the beautiful images to the form. (the structure is tempting to try). repeat rhymes are done with skill. excellent as always.
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