Two Roads Diverged

This poem is my tribute to one of my favorite authors of all time Robert Frost and one of my favorite poems of all time ‘The road not taken’.

For out in the world 

I find I‘m that man on the road 

The road that diverged into two of a kind 

Into the yellow wood 

The road on the end 

Looks round and bend 

The road with the light 

Has its own share of bright 

The two roads make me think for a day

And see what I have to say 

I've got to be sure of my-self as it is my life 

Before I go down the road not taken 

Hoping my final reward will not be heartache and strife 

I go down the that road many have not even spoken 

With all the emotions set aside 

Where god of man hangs about 

The road I'm trudging seems all uphill 

I will never stop with all my will 

The hill ahead may not be as steep as it seem 

I will continue to climb until I reach my dream 

I will tell one day 

When the sun shines and I’m making hay 

I took the road less traveled by 

And since then the act of self-condemnation has never crossed me by 

The road taken by me 

Has made all the difference there should be

Inspired from Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"

© 2013 Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam

Author's Note

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Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

Great tribute to Frost's iconic words.

NOTES: I feel you need to reference Frost as your sources of inspiration more directly in the post -- maybe at the bottom of your poem.

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Thank you very much:) I'm sure it is no where near the words that transcend time but glad you liked it:) And Yeah I have referenced it in my descriptive section as my source of inspiration:)

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. I saw the reference in the description. I believe the body of the post should contain a source reference.

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Yes Ma'am:)

[MomzillaNC]

Hope I was helpful.

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Your word is my command :P did the requested change... Yes, you were very helpful, hope you help this budding writer further more in the future:) Thanks:)

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. And good luck.

The best advice I can give is to read great literature. "Writers write always. Great writers read, then write."

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

This is a truly inspirational word indeed!!! I will. Thank You:)

[MomzillaNC]

yw :)

[Aehr]

I personally love 'The Road Not Taken' and I think you've written a wonderful tribute. I really enjoyed it, especially the last few lines. Great job. :)

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Thank you very much Rhea:) 'The Road Not Taken' is an inspiration to many. I just hope my song did not degrade that masterpiece in any way. Glad you liked it:)

[Aehr]

Oh no, your song did not, in any way, degrade that gem of a poem. In fact I thought that you've put it together very cleverly. I find it so amazing that us writers can just come together as a community and appreciate the beauty of poems such as 'The Road Not Taken' in our own ways. It's a great feeling.

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

'us writers', to be honest we are born in a time where we have already become extinct:P (You can read my about me section to know what I mean). It is up to us to keep up the spirit of these writings and these legends:) Going by your words I am glad that I did some kind of a justice to Robert frost:) Thank you:)

[Aehr]

I did read your About Me section, and quite frankly, I really liked it. It makes sense. And yeah, we must keep it alive.
You're welcome.

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Thank You Rhea:)

[Amulya Bhardwaj]

This reminds me.of my childhood textbook ROAD LESS TRAVELLED!! amazing work!! The theme was interesting... good one!!

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Yup... this is just an inspired version of it, amulya. Thanks:) 'The Road Less Traveled' and 'If' are my all time favorite poetry.

[Amulya Bhardwaj]

Oww.. I loved the theme of these.... I like OSYMANDIUS too!!

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

That is one of my favorites too... 'The King of Kings' :P

[Amulya Bhardwaj]

Hahahaa yeaaahh!!! I luvd the philosophical apprch in tht... time spares none!

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Sometimes I've wondered what if 'Time' is actually 'THE GOD'?!!!

[Gurleen Saluja]

Two roads diverged in wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by.

A good attempt to bring forward your views on the same. Robert Frost's writes have always amazed me. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethinam]

Thank you for reading it, glad you liked it!!

[Gurleen Saluja]

You're welcome :)