A Robert Frost Quote
The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.
Robert Frost
I have always interpreted this quote for myself in relation to my mood disorders. Relating the woods to death, or giving up this good fight as I like to call it…
But the rest of the quote is what inspires me.
” I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep”.
There is such beauty in this quote. I remind myself that I have promises to myself, to those that I hold near and dear, to my beautiful babies, to my Creator. This fight is never in vain. It is worth every struggle, each pain endured, every tear shed.
It is the good fight my friends… and no matter the struggles, just hold onto whatever faith and whatever hope you can find.
Simple words from a friend, a smile, a kind gesture, the beauty and hope that a new day offers, your dreams and goals. Always start small, baby steps, to reach the bigger aspirations.
And do not forget to love yourself, to LEARN how to love yourself. Say to yourself… ” I am worth it “… because you truly are.
♥ Love and Light my friends. May you have peace and beauty in this day.
This is my life through poetry, quotes, and my journal. The intense ride of my ups and downs of life ...and the relentless mood disorders I suffer from.
Well said, bipolarmuse, because we are all of us worth it
February 11, 2012 at 12:48 PM
JUST STUNNING
XXCF
February 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Beautiful, Muse. Inspiring. I take that quote the same way about my mood disorders, but wish I had a fraction of the faith you express! Great blog.
February 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Thank you so much… I have to find faith, hope, and beauty. I can see little bits here and there… which as you know, are very needed with these disorders.
So glad you found me.
February 12, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Beautiful just Beautiful.
February 11, 2012 at 6:50 PM
A line pulled from one of my favourite poems written by one of my favourite poets. There is so much beauty in the quote, in this post…and in you, dear muse.
February 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM
I love Robert Frost… but what is odd is that I have read this poem many times, and only this stanza is what I remember most. lol.
Thank you ‘Nessa…as always, your words lift me up.
February 12, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Here’s a response to your post. It’s “And Miles To Go…Before He Sleeps” by Mark Isham. A beautiful and soulful track from one of my favourite albums. I hope you will enjoy and find comfort in it.
http://www.myspace.com/markisham-45765105/music/songs/and-miles-to-go-before-he-sleeps-309750
February 12, 2012 at 6:11 AM
So beautiful!! Very soulful… and I find it soothing. I could sip some wine, try to cook, just “be” with this song. Thank you for sharing!
February 12, 2012 at 9:29 AM
The whole album is wonderful.
Blue Sun
February 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Thank you so much Ben… you are a fountain of knowledge my friend.
February 12, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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I love this quote. I paraphrased it in a piece I wrote called Promises which I published on my blog. Do you know that Leonard Cohen also references it on the album 10 songs in a track called A Thousand Kisses Deep. I can recommend this not only as a song but lyric wise it is quite something.
February 14, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Thank you! I will look for your piece and song your recommend as well.
I love new inspiration. Appreciate your comment.
February 14, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Beautiful! I enjoyed this so much. Yes, at times I too would like to get lost in the dark woods and be welcomed by a velvety black embrace of peace, to rest from the long journey and seek peace….but there are still promises to be kept and lessons to be learned….lovely thoughts from you…from this you can tell what a loyal, loving and devoted mom and friend that you are….I applaud you with your efforts to journey on….well written….thank you
love and light
Celeste
February 15, 2012 at 5:53 AM
He makes the woods sound so refreshing… and peaceful doesn’t he?? I love this, but yes, still a journey to be had.
Thank you my friend for your kind, loving words. xoxo
February 16, 2012 at 9:17 AM