Analysis of In Memory of Robert Frost



In woods embraced by whispers soft and chill,
I tread the path where solitude distills.
A waning sun casts shadows long and deep,
As twilight's cloak descends, a secret keep.

The weary traveler, burdened by his plight,
I wander forth in dim and hallowed light.
Where verdant moss bedecks the forest floor,
A sacred haven, I forevermore explore.

Amidst the trees, their branches reaching high,
I hear the echoes of a lonesome sigh.
A symphony of solitude and grace,
Resounds within this tranquil, hallowed space.

The frost-kissed air, a breath of winter's might,
Envelopes all, a blanket pure and white.
With every step, the world becomes serene,
A silent dance, a waltz amidst the green.

The birch trees sway, their whispers fill the air,
And all the worries, troubles, and despair,
Are lifted, lost upon the gentle breeze,
As nature's balm restores the soul with ease.

Through woods I roam, in search of solace deep,
A respite from the burdens that I keep.
In Robert Frost's immortal footsteps trod,
I find the peace, the solace of a god.

For in these woods, where silence reigns supreme,
I find myself, my essence in a dream.
A sanctuary where my spirit's free,
Embraced by nature's tranquil symphony.

So let me walk this path of whispers low,
And let my troubled heart and mind bestow
Their worries to the ever-listening trees,
And find the solace there that truly frees.


Scheme XXAA BBCC DDEE BBFF GGHH AAII JJKK LLHH
Poetic Form Quatrain  (88%)
Metre 0101110101 110111001 010111101 111010101 01010010111 1101010101 110110101 010101101 0101110101 1101010101 010011001 101110101 0111011101 101010101 11001010101 0101010101 0111110101 0101010001 1101010101 1101010111 1111011101 0101010111 010101011 1101010101 1011110101 111110001 010011101 0111010100 1111111101 0111010101 11010101001 0101011101
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,381
Words 273
Sentences 14
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 32
Letters per line (avg) 34
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 135
Words per stanza (avg) 30

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A poem in honor of Robert Frost

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Submitted by des3255 on June 22, 2023

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Des Gahan

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