A Late Walk by Robert Frost (1928)
The poem describes a solitary figure walking through the woods at dusk, reflecting on life and mortality. The speaker's thoughts are interrupted by the sound of leaves crunching beneath their feet, symbolizing the inevitability of death. The poem explores themes of isolation, contemplation, and the passing of time.
By Robert Frost · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral · 145 words
First lines
When I go up through the mowing field, The headless aftermath, Smooth-laid like thatch with the heavy dew, Half closes the garden path.
And when I come to the garden ground, The whir of sober birds Up from the tangle of withered weeds Is sadder than any words.
A tree beside the wall stands bare, But a leaf that lingered brown, Disturbed, I doubt not, by my thought, Comes softly rattling down.
I end not far from my going forth By picking the faded blue Of the last remaining aster flower To carry again to you.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Frost
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral, Lyric, Reflective
- Length: 145 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The poem vividly describes natural elements such as fields, birds, and flowers, emphasizing the beauty and melancholy of the natural world.
- Pastoral — The setting in a rural landscape and the reflection on nature align with pastoral themes.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
Tags
Nature · Poetry · Autumn · Seasonal Change · Solitude · Reflection · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Walking · Journey · Self-Discovery