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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
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Mohammad Daraghmeh
(2/4/2010 9:53:00 AM) |
I loved the meaning of this poem. I read it a book before and read it in class. Also, if you and everyone could comment on my new poem. I'm new here and would love some comments. Thank you in advance.
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Ajil Narayanan
(2/3/2010 8:57:00 PM) |
very fine poem by robert frost. i had 2 study this poem road not taken at my degree course. i prefer this poem.
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Coleen Beverly
(1/13/2010 4:37:00 PM) |
I asked my 11th grade class to compare and contrass this poem with a poem written by Howard Simon called 'I Choose the Mountain' and got some really interesting responses. I have encouraged them to join Poem Hunter and post their responses. I really like this poem...10++++
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Kay Mohamed
(1/1/2010 10:12:00 AM) |
It's about expressing individuality. Taking the alternative route in life, and the joy it brings to those who seek more, those who are brave enough to go where the mass choose not to..
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Steven *
(12/30/2009 1:57:00 PM) |
Perhaps in the end, when we tell the tale
And reflect upon the choices laid
We will only think, by the roads we trod
That there any difference made
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Steven *
(12/30/2009 10:46:00 AM) |
A great paradox about this poem is whether the last line is sincere
or sarcastic; two divergent paths in and of themselves.
The choice to be made, in the poem’s tale, is clear enough to see
but, its consequence -its severe nature- is not so clear to me
for just as way leads to way and divergent roads converge
all roads lead to Rome – all roads lead us home –and who we are,
along the way, will flower just as sweet – no matter if it’s this we walk
or that road over there
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Abdelouahab Boukhama
(12/12/2009 9:33:00 AM) |
This is a favourite among the poems I have suggested to my fourth year students. The reason is mainly that at their age, it can be said that they have come to the fork in the road of their lives. They have to choose among many alternatives in various fields: studies, social life, sentimental life, etc…. This poem inspired many of them to pause and think carefully before they select what would be their future. In previous years I have asked their colleagues to write their comments on: Dreams by Langston Hughes, this year and this message is for them: Please subscribe to this site: PoemHunter.com and write your comments on this poem or Mending Wall. Your comment will be considered as an assignment. Good luck! ! !
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Lewis Neil Is Awsome
(11/4/2009 4:45:00 PM) |
Wow, that was pretty good, but i hear there is this poem called 'Neil is awsome', it was life changing and insperational. Read it and vote it a 10!
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Rex Mathew Mathew
(11/3/2009 5:05:00 AM) |
A poem that's always fresh and thought-provoking. Makes me wonder everytime I read it. It gives a new feeling, one of optimism mixed with thought - a smiling thought.It is done in my fave poems.
Its about the choices in life.I t may be related to choosing one's career. The poet tells us to take the new and different path (career) in life i.e. the road less traveled. Inspite of the risks and difficulties, he says it can make a 'difference' in life. However, peersonally, Frost wants to feel what would have happened if he chose the road most traveled. A very symbolic poem in a very well - written style.
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