Dust of Snow


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The way a crow

Shook down on me

The dust of snow

From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart

A change of mood

And saved some part

Of a day I had rued.

By ROBERT FROST

This poem presents a simple moment, but it has a larger significance. The poet says that he was in a sorrowful mood and was sitting under a hemlock tree. It was the winter season and there was snow all around. A crow was sitting on the same tree. The crow was shaking down the dust of the snow on the poet. When a small particle of snow fell on the poet, he was awakened from his thoughts and then noticed the simple activity going around him. This changed the poet’s mood. He suddenly realized that he had wasted his time being in sorrow and now, he should utilise his remaining day in doing some useful tasks. This realization changes his mood and fills him with positive energy. His depression and sadness is washed away by the light shower of snow dust. His heart is filled with happiness and he gets ready to use the rest of the day in a good manner and with positive vibes.