The Peaceful Shepherd - A poem by Robert Frost


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Robert Frost - The Peaceful Shepherd

If heaven were to do again,
And on the pasture bars,
I leaned to line the figures in
Between the dotted starts,

I should be tempted to forget,
I fear, the Crown of Rule,
The Scales of Trade, the Cross of Faith,
As hardly worth renewal.

For these have governed in our lives,
And see how men have warred.
The Cross, the Crown, the Scales may all
As well have been the Sword.

Added: on June 1st, 2005 at 4:07 PM | Viewed: 5027 times | Comments and analysis of The Peaceful Shepherd by Robert Frost Comments (3)

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Poet: Robert Frost Poem: 17. The Peaceful Shepherd Volume: West-Running Brook Year: Published/Written in 1928 Poem of the Day: Aug 17 2002 Comment 3 of 3, added on April 19th, 2006 at 8:59 AM. I like how he put all the subjects of Christ in perspective. He makes you think about the poem and he also teaches you more different things about the three things of Christ Kayla from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on September 14th, 2005 at 6:48 AM. This poem sounds like a shepherd's reckless yet profound thoughts while star gazing. Sherry Banati from India Comment 1 of 3, added on June 1st, 2005 at 4:07 PM. This poem from Robert Frost may not be the most popular one but it definitely has a good meaning to it. I enjoyed it a lot. Brianna Smith from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Peaceful Shepherd, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Robert Frost with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Robert Frost Poem: 17. The Peaceful Shepherd Volume: West-Running Brook Year: Published/Written in 1928 Last read: Jul 8 2008, 2:18AM Poem of the Day: Aug 17 2002 Viewed 5027 times. Added on June 1st, 2005 at 4:07 PM.

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