Two such as you with such a master speed, cannot be parted nor be swept away, from one another once you are agreed, that life is only life forevermore, together wing to wing and oar to oar.
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Like a piece of ice on a hot stove the poem must ride on its own melting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A poem's true essence is revealed through its emotional journey, much like ice melting on a hot surface.
Robert Frost's quote suggests that poetry has a transient and delicate nature, akin to a piece of ice placed on a hot stove. As the ice melts, it undergoes a transformation that can be both beautiful and poignant, reflecting the way poetry reveals emotions and thoughts that evolve over time. The poem must exist independently, experiencing its own journey, just as the ice cannot control its melting process; this speaks to the inherent fragility and potential impact of verse.
Themes
PoetryArtEmotionTransienceMelting
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a creative writing workshop to discuss the nature of poetry.
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