Robert Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963 / San Francisco)

I think this poem has a deeper meaning about Death. The 'The woods are lovely, dark, and deep' could symbolize Heaven or Hell. They appear lovely, dark, and deep and a great place to go. 'But I have promises to keep' could mean that something keeps him on Earth. Something important to him. 'And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep' could mean that he has a long way to go before he can die. Some people say that dieing is like going to sleep. Miles is a long way. So it could mean that the person in this wants to die, but something important happened or is happening so he can't 'leave' yet.

Awesome awesome. Learnt it in tenth grade. Loved it then n love it still.

I love this poem....... i've read reapitdly

i love this poem! The Road Not Taken and Stopping By Wood On A Snowy Evening are the two which has inspired me for my 1st poem!

i've always loved Robert for what he writes and expresses through his magical words. Miles to go before i sleep these last lines are very touchy: ') and yeah! to be mentioned, i recited this poem in my 3rd standarad which won me the 1st prize :) it was my dad who chose this poem for me, and that maybe 1 of the reason this poem is so close to me :)

Well, I disagree I don't think it's a particularly moving poem, at least compared to many of the great poems that exist like Poe's A dream within a dream. I do give him credit that every line is exactly 8 syllables. That takes talent to be able to create a good poem with 16 lines that are all 8 syllables each. You have a to be very selective with your words and have a good command of the English language to be able to do that, and still create a good poem. As hard as I try I can never manage to make all of my verses are the exact same amount of syllables, it is a very hard thing to do.

I love this poem very much. I have it in my English textbook. This poem is so lively, so heart-touching. I have never seen snow till now but I can just feel its softness, chilliness, see the darkness of the woods and hear the harness bells. Also I love the last lines which state that the poet has responsibilities to complete before his death.

i think the woods represent the 'soul or 'spirit'. something we know is there but we are always distracted from. for a brief moment the rider comes into contact with that 'soul' or 'spirit' but he is jolted back into mundane reality by the jangling of his horses harness. the most amazing thing about this poem is how you almost feel the cold and hear the snowflakes settling in the woods. beautiful.

The poem is a testimony of the poet's love for nature and life. Inspite of surrounded by an atmosphere with all its temptations, the poet is driven more by his commitments and duty than anything else. Great poem, very inspiring. I came to know about this poem when Pt. Nehru died in May 1964. The last four lines of the poem written by Nehru on a piece of paper were found on his table which were quoted by Newspapers.

I love the imagery in this poem. When I read it, I can just feel the stillness, hear the harness bells and the sweep of the wind on the snow. And of course the last few lines add just the right hint of mystery...