tations of the water are correct. The “backward motion toward the source” could be interpreted in a religious concept. The source representing God and the backward flow of water meaning the peoples lack of religion in their lives. However, a more general theme for the poem could be that though, in nature, many things run down, there will always be a counter drift that recreates and sends up a little. Even though it may only send back a little the meaning remains just as important (Cook 99).Poem after poem Frost applied nature to the characters in his poems. His firsthand view of the natural wonders of this world helped him express the beauty and intricate meanings in human life. Frost was a simple man who wrote for the common man. His appeal to the people gave him recognition as the best American poet of the 20th century. His awards included three-dozen honorary degrees, four Pulitzer Prizes, the Bollingen Prize for Poetry, and he even spoke at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. Frost’s dedication and love of writing has gave the world some of the greatest poetry ever that will never be forgotten. ...
