Robert FrostThese 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.
About This Quote
The children's poem 'These woods are lovely, dark and deep', written by Robert Frost in 1912, describes the beauty of the forest. It goes on to express the speaker's determination to stay in the forest despite his desire to return home to his family. The poem ends with the speaker's assurance that he must leave to fulfill his promises.
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