The Door in the Dark - A poem by Robert Frost

Robert Frost - The Door in the Dark

In going from room to room in the dark,
I reached out blindly to save my face,
But neglected, however lightly, to lace
My fingers and close my arms in an arc.
A slim door got in past my guard,
And hit me a blow in the head so hard
I had my native simile jarred.
So people and things don't pair any more
With what they used to pair with before.

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Poet: Robert Frost (Robert Frost Art) Poem: 32. The Door in the Dark Volume: West-Running Brook Year: Published/Written in 1928 Poem of the Day: Jan 7 2006 Comment 10 of 10, added on January 19th, 2006 at 1:41 PM. i fell in love with this poem Robrt frost is a great poet chanel from United States Comment 9 of 10, added on January 11th, 2006 at 3:04 PM. This poem makes me think about all the dangers we people have to face in this world and that we need to protect our children and be more strict with them. Taylor from United States Comment 8 of 10, added on January 10th, 2006 at 12:32 PM. well .. on a philosophical note .. this poem talks about the fact that at times in our life somethings have to be brought into our notice the hard way .... kind of learning byheart the entire text books and someone coming and telling u there's an easier way to learn it all up it also speaks about the obstacles in life we tend to overlook before we meet it face to face.... so friends always keep in mind the things that wud help u in the journey of life .... open ur eyes ... don't let yourself be blind. naj from India More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Door in the Dark, has received 10 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: 32. The Door in the Dark Volume: West-Running Brook Year: Published/Written in 1928 Last read: Dec 24 2009, 7:51PM Poem of the Day: Jan 7 2006 Viewed 30650 times. Added on January 10th, 2006 at 12:32 PM.

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