Whose ‘hood is this, I think I know.
It’s Pigtown or Washington Village, though;
You will not see me stopping here
To watch my ‘hood fill up with snow. My little dog must think it queer
To stop without a friend’s house near
Between the ‘hood and frozen creek
The darkest evening of the year. He gives his collar bells a shake
To ask if there's some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake. The ‘hood is lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
*With apologies to Robert Frost
That's great! I love that poem. I recently found a great picture book version of it in the children's section that I will at some point buy as a coffee table book. You're version, though, pictures and all, is charming!
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So beautiful. As is this snow (for once!). Though we're supposed to get whomped by another storm this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHere's one by Emily Dickinson that's also lovely, if in a less contemplative vein:
I counted till they danced so
Their slippers leaped the town,
And then I took a pencil
To note the rebels down.
And then they grew so jolly
I did resign the prig,
And ten of my once stately toes
Are marshalled for a jig!
I had to memorize that poen in 5th grade... and I can still recite it. Fun the way you changed it up!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with a Frost fan (my father) and had to memorize this one as a kid, too. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI bought the picture book for my nephews this Christmas. It's so sweet...and my father loves reading it to them. :)
i enjoyed your re-do on this frosty morning
ReplyDeleteI think Robert would be proud!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
The pictures are excellent, as was the poem, thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing show last night. Winter wonderland!
ReplyDeletewow, that dusting of snow...so lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou are getting way more snow down there this year than we have up here in Maine - we haven't even had any school snow days! Our daughter in school in London is also getting more snow than we are!
ReplyDeleteAdore your "Frost"y inspired poem! With all the snow headed your way, you may have a great deal of time to write more! (oh, by the way, charge your camera, phone and computer battery just in case of power outages!) Stay warm!
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