Snowy Scenery

You can never be too prepared.
                                  
Gazing at this image I can't help being reminded of Robert Frost's poem and one of my favourite poems of all time-Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening.
Its calm imagery creates a vivid mental picture. It reminds me of how I feel on a cold snowy evening watching the soft snow slowly fall...Oh, how I love the woods draped in snow! xx

Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening. 
By Robert Frost.

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think is queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

The wolf is courtesy of Cheyenne 75 at deviantArt.

63 comments:

  1. I love this poem, too. Your photo adds a certain depth. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I love this poem!! I also love the way the photo illustrates the poetry. It almost makes me like snow. :)

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  3. I love Robert Frost's poetry.. and like all of his poems, this is great too. Thanks for reminding me that I need to search for few of the books I have misplaced...
    PS: Thanks for empathizing with my aunt and Mom. Isn't it tough to be in their situation and keep their hands off me? LOL

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  4. It is lovely and it is perfect. It really does set a nice mood.

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  5. you're feeding my dreams of a better life with this photo and poem .
    thank you Betty !

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  6. That's a gorgeous photo, Betty! And of course, I do love that poem, and anything else by Robert Frost. Happy Holidays to you! Hugs...

    Nevine

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  7. lovely poem n picture..

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  8. Hi Betty, I just couldn't resist from dropping you a line on this poem! It too is one of my favourites, and I just love your picture to go with it!
    It's looking like I have some serious competition here! I'll try a get a couple of posts in before Christmas! Hope you are all well, and ready (?) for the big day, but it does make you wonder why we all run around like women possessed at this time of year!
    Take care, Big hugs!

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  9. I really love the way that poem sounds when I read it, sort of like the hoofs of the horse on the frozen ground.

    Thanks for sharing. I hadn't read that poem in years.

    I'm a huge Frost fan, too -- my favorite is "Birches."

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  10. What a wonderful poem. He is right about his horse wondering...and I wonder what his promise is...

    much love

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  11. Just beautiful and the photo is amazing.

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  12. 'And miles to go before I sleep... '

    It's one of my favourite poems ever. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  13. My kindred spirit -- this is my FAVORITE poem. So glad that you shared it and with such a beautiful pic. A home run, as usual!

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  14. This is a winter classic for sure! And the photo is so peaceful and serene! thanks for sharing!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm your newest follower!Thanks for letting me know you wanted one! I love followers too! So fun!
    Shannon at:
    http://www.milkandcuddles.com/

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  15. Betty, that has always been one of my most favorites, thanks

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  16. I have heard that one before and love it. It really encompasses the snowy season, doesn't it?

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  17. Perfect poem for that photo.

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  18. That's such an awesome poem and pick! Betty thanks.

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  19. That's my fav poem!
    Lovely photo! love that!

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  20. Yeah, frost was a very deep fellow.A true thinker, and a hell of a good poet also!.
    Thank´s B!

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  21. Anonymous11:20 AM

    Beautiful photo!! Winter can be such a gorgeous time of year.

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  22. I adore that poem by Robert Frost. It's beautiful and you added just the right photo!

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  23. A beautiful poem for a beautiful photo! :)

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  24. Anonymous11:39 AM

    Betty, I have always loved this poem and it was great to read it looking at that picture!

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  25. Thanks for sharing this great poem!

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  26. Πολύ ωραίο το ποίημα, όσο για τη φωτό... αααχ και να ήμουν εκεί!
    φιλιά, καλό βράδυ...

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  27. I too love Robert Frost, he lived in Vermont, not far from where I grew up! Beautiful post!

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  28. lol- Well I guess we have the same problem! I couldn't find you either!!

    lol.

    I can help you find me though. My profile isn't the pic of me and the baby as you said your looking for. It's the "Milk and Cuddles" button for my page. It's a glass of milk & cookies. See me now? :)

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  29. I love this poem. I used it in a devotional not too long ago.
    :) Thank you!

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  30. I love the poem!

    Kate xx
    http://secretofficeconfessions.blogspot.com/

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  31. I've always loved this poem, since I was in Jr. High. Still has a good effect on me:)

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  32. i would really wanna open my door to see snow

    A smile from SJ =)

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  33. wonderful scenery.

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  34. Anonymous5:48 PM

    seriously one of my fav poems...thanx so much for sharing;)

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  35. Hi Betty, thank you for your visit, lovely to make new blog friends, I love Robert Frost, especially his poems around Mother Nature..
    love the Christmas Tree idea in the bedroom , now there' s sthg new..
    A Blessed Christmas to you.
    BM

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  36. Anonymous6:45 PM

    Photo is much better than the poem.as a visual dude jmho cheers 1mgd

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  37. This was the poem I chose to memorize in junior high and I'm pleased to say I can still remember almost all of it. Thanks for bringing it back to me.

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  38. It's been a long time since I've read that. I love it still.

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  39. Love this poem and the picture is beautiful!!

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  40. Anonymous9:51 PM

    I love this poem! I posted it once myself! Great picture you used!

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  41. And miles to go before I sleep...

    How true about life is that? And luckily I have miles and miles left, god willing

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  42. This is one of my favorites, Betty! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stoping by to say hello this morning! Big hugs :o). Have a great day my friend!

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  43. Stunning poem, love Frosts work :)
    www.clashingtime.blogspot.com <3

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  44. I remember this poem, its beautiful and just right for the season..

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  45. Beautiful simple poem...I love winter, I love snow, I love woods. I love mountains and the infinite...

    XXX

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  46. Beautiful photo. That is a lovely poem. The last four lines form a typically poetic climax.

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  47. A very beautiful poem accompanied by haunting pictures - perfect. I'm very glad to have found your blog.

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  48. Stopping by from SITS..... Beautiful picture and poem!

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  49. Beautiful pic!!!!!!
    love

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  50. PopisK10:09 AM

    Love this pic!!!!!!
    love

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  51. I love this poem and the pic is fantastic!!!
    xx

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  52. This is my fav from Frost.
    Just love it!
    Love your photo.

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  53. Amazing poem and so baeutiful pic.
    much love

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  54. Frost was a very deep poet!.
    That is a gorgeous photograph!

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  55. I need to re-read Frost's poems.
    Thanksxx

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  56. I love this poem...it's one of my favorites! You selected the perfect picture to go with it!

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  57. A great poem that matches well with your photo. And miles to go before I sleep....

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  58. Yes, awesome poem and picture!! I love the blue tint the picture gives. Snow pictures always seem to bring out different colors.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings....

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  59. Beautiful picture and poem. They're paired perfectly!

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  60. Oh that is so lovely! :)

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  61. Anonymous8:26 AM

    "Oh, how I love those snowy woods!.."
    love it !!!!!!!!!

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