Stage One
Taking an Oath or Aching for Growth?
"But I have promises to keep,
and miles to go before I sleep,
and miles to go before I sleep."
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With rumors of the Promised Land,
The crowds compressed the great grandstand.
Consider this:
Who wants to miss
Loud celebration in demand?
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The country waits with breath on hold;
Is this one worth his weight in gold?
No simple clown
Could wear such crown,
By sensible bystanders told.
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If I had time to hit my knees,
'Mid phantoms, shadows - "Mercy, please!"
I'd ask the Lord,
To stop the sword.
And storm of controversy ease.
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The road ahead is yet unfurled,
As to the future, we are hurled.
Without delay,
We watch and pray
For all who lead in troubled world.
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5 Comments
Post a Comment..miles to go before you sleep..my favorite Robert Frost.
Fabulous, Linda!
fantastic!
yes absolutely fabulous and I love Robert Frost
Fabulous poem!