Poetry

For some reason, I have recently decided that I would like to memorize a few poems. I've always liked poetry (although I don't always understand it), and memorizing and reciting poems appeals to me. I also think that learning poetry can be helpful to learning a language, so I have copied one of my favorite poems below.

The poet's name is Robert Frost- one of the most famous American poets of all time. His poems are generally pretty easy to understand, and the grammar and vocabulary are not too difficult. This poem is one of the most quoted poems in America, especially the last two lines. Read it and let me know what you think! :)

"Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.



If you like this poem, you can find other poems by Robert Frost at this website: http://poetry.poetryx.com/poets/8/