A Patch of Old Snow
by Robert FrostThere's a patch of old snow in a corner
That I should have guessed
Was a blow-away paper the rain
Had brought to rest.
It is speckled with grime as if
Small print overspread it,
The news of a day I've forgotten-
If I ever read it.
..........
Rain last night melted most of the remaining snow leaving a few snow remnants...I love how Frost associates these remnants with memories...
8 comments:
That is a beautiful snatch of poetry.
I've just been catching up on your blog. Dinner last night looks like it was yummy. Your zoo photos are very good. I never get good shots of the animals.
I love Frost too - he writes how I would want to write if I could allow myself to think I could write poetry.
lovely
That's one of the first poems by Frost I read, and it remains a favorite. Thank you.
we had a lot of snow go away from rain, too.
but then it came back.
we are supposed to get six to eight inches tomorrow.
winter is trying to hang on here.
oh and look at the moss ~ wonder filled photo!
I love your blog! Somthing for the mind; the poem, something yummy to eat, something pretty to look at, and those cute grandkids. I had a nice visit, thanks!
Wasn't Frost wonderful? He's one of my favorites. Succinct poetry --it's not easy!
Your photo is the perfect image to accompany this poem.
We might get more snow tomorrow --hope not!
I've never read this poem. I've been poem-ing in my own head about all the litter that gets revealed when snow melts. This is a nice one to keep that ruminating. Thanks.
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