Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And he took the one less traveled.

Well what if they're both travelled, Rob?
Should I just ball up and sob?

Both paths have worth, both have great measure,
But do either of them hold my treasure?

What if neither have I what I need?
Do I just surrender, let my frosty heart take heed?

My heart is frosted, lost in time,
But no, she says, that would be a crime.

She keeps me going, keeps me sane
Protects me from my frightening banes.

But Frost, if both paths are travelled enough,
Should I blaze my own, do I have the stuff?

Tear down the trees and the shrubs and the beasts,
Find my treasure, and a harvest a feast.

Or maybe the treasure is on the travelled paths,
A bright future, perhaps my other half?

Or maybe these poets are all full of s**t,
Including this one, a swing and a miss?

Author's Note

I think most can relate. I hope you enjoyed.

Reviews

[Trigorin]

Not bad. Fairly obvious what you're going for here and what this is a tribute to, but I think you've mostly done it justice. I think the ending is a bit too abrupt, though.

[Will]

Thank you, Trigorin. The ending is rather abrupt, but I kind of feel that it reflects the tone as a whole. Angry that he can't find an answer to these questions, and just overall annoyed. To be quite honest, I felt that was how I wanted to end it, so that's what I did. Your comment is noted, though, and I'll remember it as I go over the piece

[Baby Ricochet]

Go down the wrong path
So cut a new pass
Meet the big bad wolf
and shoot his a*s

Hey Little Red hood
Right over here
I got something for ya
No need to fear

Just open your mouth
Nice and wide
and I'll give you some
man wolf hide.

Sorry. I couldn't stop myself. This is what popped into the part of my brain that spews dirty limericks when I read your poem so you're the one who inspired me. Outstanding job Will!

[Will]

There is arguably no greater honor than to have inspired another writer. Thanks for the read, review, and awesome limerick.

[Samantha ~virginpoet]

I LOVED this Will

Ive done my own homage to a few writers and their poems

[Will]

That one line was ringing in my head for hours before i wrote this, and I just had to use it. I'm glad you liked it.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, I can relate, and I do love that Frost poem! Some great verses here:
Both paths have worth, both have great measure, But do either of them hold my treasure?

A couple could use some work on flow: She keeps me going, keeps me sane, Protects me from my banes. (protects me from my personal banes? Feels like a few more syllables would work well here...)

A great piece, and a good reminder for us to not get too full of ourselves!

[Will]

I do feel like that part could use a few more syllables. I'm going to use "frightening" there to balance it out. I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for the read and review.