A Soldier Robert Frost
"A Soldier" by Robert Frost is a poignant reflection on the experiences and sacrifices of soldiers. The lyrics explore themes of duty, courage, and the harsh realities of war. Its unique blend of vivid imagery and emotional depth captures the soldier's inner turmoil. The poem, released in 1947, resonates with the #Poetry genre, emphasizing the impact of conflict on the human spirit. Frost's work has influenced discussions on war and its consequences, highlighting the personal struggles behind the heroism.
A Soldier He is that fallen lance that lies as hurled,
That lies unlifted now, come dew, come rust,
But still lies pointed as it ploughed the dust.
If we who sight along it round the world,
See nothing worthy to have been its mark,
It is because like men we look too near,
Forgetting that as fitted to the sphere,
Our missiles always make too short an arc.
They fall, they rip the grass, they intersect
The curve of earth, and striking, break their own;
They make us cringe for metal-point on stone.
But this we know, the obstacle that checked
And tripped the body, shot the spirit on
Further than target ever showed or shone.
That lies unlifted now, come dew, come rust,
But still lies pointed as it ploughed the dust.
If we who sight along it round the world,
See nothing worthy to have been its mark,
It is because like men we look too near,
Forgetting that as fitted to the sphere,
Our missiles always make too short an arc.
They fall, they rip the grass, they intersect
The curve of earth, and striking, break their own;
They make us cringe for metal-point on stone.
But this we know, the obstacle that checked
And tripped the body, shot the spirit on
Further than target ever showed or shone.
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