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A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.

Robert Frost

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Robert Frost
Age: 88 †
Born: 1874
Born: March 26
Died: 1963
Died: January 29
Pedagogue
Playwright
Poet
Writer
San Francisco County
California
Robert Lee Frost
Literature
Momentary
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Delight
Poet
Poetry
Inspiration
Clarification
Wisdom
Icy

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Affection is an overpowering craving to be compellingly sought.
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Something sinister in the tone Told me my secret must be known: Word I was in the house alone Somehow must have gotten abroad, Word I was in my life alone, Word I had no one left but God.
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The sister's face Fell all in wrinkles of responsibility. She wanted to do right. She'd have to think.
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Let those possess the land, and only those, Who love it with a love so strong and stupid That they may be abused and taken advantage of And made fun of by business, law, and art.
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If society fits you comfortably enough, you call it freedom.
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Keep all ur troubles in ur own pocket. But, make sure that the pocket has a hole!
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