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A response to Robert Frost...
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A response to Robert Frost... |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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Fire and Ice: Frost's poem: Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favour fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. My response: Both ice and fire for destruction, A man can tame! Two opposites meet in attraction As a result of this reaction The ice would melt and douse the flame! But if one day it does expire The world will cease because of love Since neither ice nor blazing fire Can mar enough To damage more than heart’s desire! "I will not whole die, my soul in sacred lyre, will outlive my dust and will escape decay, And in the moonlit sphere, my glory will not tire As long as poets still remain" A. Pushkin |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I am positively perturbed that you have not received more replies to this, my friend ... You have chosen one of my favorite poets, and one of my favorite pieces therof -- and your response has done it proud justice. Applause with fervor from the critic's corner!!  --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
To be appluded by my idol.... mmm... I love it! Kess, can you praise me some more??? *smile* Thanks |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I think Mr. Frost would certainly be proud. Jeffrey |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely done. Ably accomplished. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you! |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I still perfer "The Road Less Taken"... but a very bemusing reply. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you RSEvans, "The road not taken" is also one of my favorites. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
'The Road Less Taken' is also my favorite of his poems! This is well done, Master! Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thanks Denise! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very nicely done...Frost happens to be one of my favorite poets of all time |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Master, I had once written a response to the same poem, but I like yours so much better. But here it is anyway: Ice and Fire Frost says that fire and ice suffice But now we have a new device It’s called an asteroid, by name The end results are just the same A monstrous volcano spew Or a quake that splits the earth in two Would also do Armageddon by any name Would do the same As ice or fire Whatever theory you desire They’re just as nice as fire or ice They all will do But my advice To all of you Put hypothesis aside Let good reasoning preside In the end, God will decide For you Liz |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Nicely done, Master! Enjoyed yours, too, Elizabeth! Such talent in these halls! Hey, btw, just the other night I turned my radio on to set the alarm and there was a show on (NBC radio broadcast, definitely a rebroadcast from some years back). It was biography of Robert Frost, intermingled with Frost's own recitations of his works and some other speeches he made. It was too cool... stayed up and listened to the whole thing. Did you know Robert Frost would travel the country reciting his own poetry to various groups such as students & rotary clubs & chambers of commerce? His voice added so much to the words & lines & images... God, he was good! Anyway, this is a tidbit of information you all might find interesting... Frost often ended his poems with two repeating lines. When asked why he did this, he answered, "Because I never know when to stop writing. I have to stop myself sometimes by repeating a line. Otherwise, the poem would go on forever." I had to laugh... I do that too, sometimes. LOL. I was glad to know I had something in common with a true Poet Laureat and poetic artist such as him.... hehe  I'll quit rambling now... *whew*... aren'tcha glad? Master, I have always admired you for delving into the work of famous poets and the respect you show by reflecting your thoughts & poems toward them. Again, good work, my friend! -dp |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you everyone, Ruth, Frost is also one of my favorites poets, but I must confess I don't know his work too well. Elizabeth, your response is awesome. The funny thing is there were two other poets (on other sites) who have replied to me saying that they also wrote responces to this one.... Maybe we should make it a challange?! Dori Pen, Thank you for such a kind (and long) response. LOL I love when people ramble, especially when they have something interesting to say. Thank you! "I will not whole die, my soul in sacred lyre, will outlive my dust and will escape decay, And in the moonlit sphere, my glory will not tire As long as poets still remain" A. Pushkin |
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