What do you think this poem means? It's by Robert Frost.?
Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening
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.
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Some have suggested that this poem is about suicide, although I’ve always been of the opinion that its one of those "taking stock of your life" poems. Everything in Frost has a duel meaning. There is the surface meaning and the underlying meaning. The "darkest evening of the year" would suggest its around Dec 21, but the deeper meaning would suggest that its a dark time emotionally for the speaker. The woods, he says, are "lovely, dark, and deep" and this would suggest that its tempting to quit the road you’re on but the speaker "has promises to keep." This indicates that he has a commitment to the road he’s on and "miles to go" before he is done, indicating there is still a lot to do.
This is why I believe this is a poem about a person reflecting on their life’s journey, contemplating what might be, and recommitting themselves. These are all common themes in Frost (ie The Road Not Taken).
its just talking about the beauty of nature and how we can’t stop to appreciate it because we’re offf in a hurry.
He has taken a moment on his way home to reflect on the beauty around him. This is a wonderful and commendable thing to do. But alas, his obligations keep him moving on…
it talks about the difficulties of life and how we can perservere in times of struggle and hardship.
It can mean a lot of things.
I reckon he means life is a long journey and sometimes it feels as if you are going nowhere and life is a bit stagnant. However he knows there is more to life hence he has miles to go before he sleeps.
It’s about appreciating life and not taking anything for granted (as the owner who lives in the city does). The woods represent the natural state. They remain essentially the same, whether or not we stop to admire and appreciate them and they will be the same long after we’re dead. By contemplating the woods, Frost is contemplating his own mortality and place in the world.
Not one of his best…I have to say.
What does it mean…well to me, not a whole lot…
Somewhat -insufficient.!…sorry, but it has no way of keeping me..in the mood he try’s to make.
Yep, I have to say somewhat ordinary.
I think he is visiting a spot or place in which his friend is buried or no longer resides. I think his friend had died in a house fire, all of his assests had burned to the ground. It sounds like he is going through denial, does not want to accept the fact that his friend had passed away. He feels alone, empty, in awe. His good memories are still there, but his pain is as dark and deep as the woods. He realizes despite his loss, he must continue through life. He looks forward to seeing his friend again in the after life. He is aware that he has a long ways to go before entering the afterlife.