CBSE ODIA PAPER

DUST OF SNOW - Robert Frost 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. -ROBERT FROST Shook- physically disturbed Hemlock tree- a poisonous tree seen in North America. Rued- bitterly regret AN ANALYTICAL DESCRIPTION                 The poem dust of snow is a short poem by Robert Frost but a strong piece that celebrates the power of nature. This poem explains a moment of simple beauty. It clarifies that the power of nature brings us moments of joy into our lives. Even during the time of darkness also, it gives us clarity and happiness.                 The two agents of nature, the hemlock tree and the crow are considered as inauspicious. They are the signifiers of misery and depression but we must not take things for granted as in the poem both the hemlock tree and the crow act as messenger of joy and happiness.                 The poem explains a moment of transformation. The speaker o