Robert Frost

"Now no joy but lacks salt That is not dashed with pain And weariness and fault; I crave the stain Of tears, the aftermark Of almost too much love, The sweet of bitter bark And burning clove."

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Source: Robert Frost (1986). “Robert Frost”, Clarkson Potter

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Robert Frost

Robert Frost

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Robert Frost was an American poet known for his vivid depictions of rural life and profound insights into human nature, particularly in works like 'The Road Not Taken.'

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