Quote by Robert Frost

The figure a poem makes. It begins in delight and ends in wisdom... in a clarification of life - not necessarily a great clarification, such as sects and cults are founded on, but in a momentary stay against confusion.

The figure a poem makes. It begins in delight and ends in wi

Summary

This quote by poet Robert Frost suggests that a poem has the power to move from a state of pure joy to a deeper sense of understanding and insight. It implies that poems possess the ability to shed light on the complexities of life, offering clarity and meaning in the midst of confusion. Although it may not provide a grand or absolute clarity like that of religious movements, a poem can provide a fleeting but valuable respite from the uncertainties and bewilderment of existence.

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By Robert Frost

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