Robert Frost

[glenn]

Acquainted With The Night

by Robert Frost


I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.

I have looked down the saddest city lane.
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,

But not to call me back or say good-by;
And further still at an unearthly height,
One luminary clock against the sky

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.
I have been one acquainted with the night.

[heartfelt7]

What a "great" poem!!! It sounds meloncholy, yet accepting. It sounds dark, yet fearless. I love this!!!

[glenn]

It does sort of prove that poetry goes anywhere. Even into the realms of sleepless nights and lonely late-night walks.

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