Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The 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.
This poem exemplifies verse poetry with the following characteristics:
* Regular rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
* Meter: Iambic tetrameter (four metrical feet per line, each with an unstressed followed by a stressed syllable)
* Stanza structure: Four stanzas, each with four lines
* Clear narrative: The speaker stops in the woods on a snowy evening and contemplates the beauty of the scene while also acknowledging his obligations and the journey ahead
* Figurative language: The use of imagery like "downy flake" and "darkest evening" creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind
This poem demonstrates the beauty and power of verse poetry in conveying a simple yet profound message through its structure, rhythm, and evocative language.