Dust of Snow

By ROBERT FROST

The way a crow

Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a Hemlock tree

Terbangnya seekor gagak

Mengguncang diriku
Jatuhnya debu salju
Dari dahan pohon hemlock

Has given my hearth

A change of mood
And save some part
Of a day I had rued

Dan telah memberikan hatiku

Suatu perubahan suasana
Dan telah menyelamatkan bagian
Dari hari yang aku sesali

Meaning:
This poem tell us to be grateful for all the little things that happened in our life. Because all the little
things that we doesn’t care can give a big change in our life, it can make our live better or it can make
our live suffer.

The structure: 2 Stanza

The tone : Sorrow to joy and relief
The mood : Sorrowful and depressing
The imagery in this poem includes:
Crow: The presence of the crow is a visual image that sets the scene. It's a dark, foreboding bird
often associated with mystery and sometimes with death.
Dust of snow: This phrase evokes a clear image of the snow falling gently from the tree. The snow is
described as "dust," which conveys a sense of lightness and delicacy.
Hemlock tree: This specific tree provides a visual anchor for the snowfall. Hemlock trees are often tall
and have feathery branches, which adds to the imagery.
Heart: While not a visual image, the heart is used metaphorically here. It represents the speaker's
emotions, which undergo a change due to the simple event of the crow shaking the snow.
Change of mood: This phrase is metaphorical, but it paints a clear picture of a shift in the speaker's
emotional state, from one of sadness or regret to something lighter and more positive.
Saved some part of a day I had rued: This line carries imagery of time. The day, initially regretted, is
partly redeemed by this small, transformative event. The word "saved" implies a rescue or
redemption.
The language: simple, yet evocative
The Rhyme: AABB