I stood where two roads curved away,
The light was soft, the air was still,
My Uncle DeVoe, with wisdom gray,
Said, 'Take this path, follow your will.'
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'Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken, is about the impact of life's choices and the impossibility of going back: Metaphor The road symbolizes life's journey, and each decision is like a turn in the road.'
I give ***** five stars and make this a 'favorite', whatever THAT means on PH! ! : bri
Your regret about not having chosen the right path has led to a very moving poem. Very vivid imagery so wonderfully enhances your poem.
A beautiful poem, James, but why didn't you tell us in your poet's notes about the two lovely ladies in the picture?