Dear Jackie. I didn't dive deep into the backgrounds of Robert Frost.
Like with the visual arts , I take what the artist/poet shows in image or poetry words as being more important than what his/her life and idea's are.
But one clear thing that stands out from your post is that
Norman Rockwell and
Robert Frost are worlds apart. (sorry, I had some trouble to place the meaning of the word "carapace", so I've edited my head off). Changes made.
(Norman Rockwell was a "pleasing" artist, very skilled and impressive in technique and crafty. I see Robert Frost as one who did not write to "please" or accomodate or impress people, but to get into contact with his readers on a different level. Communication with whoever is out there to see and understand.
I got my little book of his poems through this board and borrowed the poem down the line since half a year to use as a signature on a small forum dealing with one special series of fantasy books.
Chosen because slightly it connects to the contents of these books,
but also because I think it is a special poem.
Sorry they don't have a little frost blue smile.
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Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if I had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And will suffice.
Robert Frost (1874-1963)
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I read the article though, thanks for bringing it up.
