Is there a poem, scripture or quote that you live by? What about it speaks to you?
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
I love Robert Frost! My daughter just read this for class in 8th grade and has now become a favorite for her.
ReplyDeleteYes! That's around the time I fell in love with him too.
DeleteLovely post Pattie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Desiree!
DeleteI remember the schoolwork we did associated with this poem. Wish I could say I took the road less traveled by, but it's such a strong sentiment to keep with you.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was super popular in school. Love it.
DeleteSuch a great reminder to be true to yourself. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNot All THose Who Wander Are Lost - J.R.R. Tolkein I've always liked that quote. Wandering and adventure can lead you to the most precious things in life...
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