Notes About The Poem

8/16/2025

Here's a fun Poetry Marathon poem inspired by Robert Frost (1874-1963), and his famous poem, "The Road Not Taken." I originally published this in my 'Mile 8 Closed and Being Judged' blog post on 8/16/2025. 
 

Each of my Marathon tribute poems is a transformative homage to a literary classic — much like a parody or pastiche. I always credit the original poet and work, and the new poem stands as a creative reinterpretation with its own theme, imagery, and tone. 

I have included my Marathon-themed poetry in my Poetry Marathon blog posts since 2019, usually at the end of the blog posts, but I never posted them to my poetry page. So now I'm taking the time to post them to my poetry page. 

 

Fun Marathon Poetry Inspired By Robert Frost

Two roads diverged on the marathon course
And obviously, I couldn’t travel both
And neither were they clearly marked
So I took the one I thought was best
And now I’m far behind the rest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Gauthier Avatar
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
lol ~ love it ~ one of those delightful c'est la vie poems
Toney Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Love your comment, Line. To show you how my brain works, your “c’est la vie” reminded me of Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” lyrics, “ Each time I find myself layin' / Flat on my face / I just pick myself up and get / Back in the race.” Sorry, but I’m stuck in Marathon mode. ;-)
George Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I had posted a comment on this earlier. But sadly, it is missing. I am a fan of Frost and I used to love the Poem- The Road Not Taken. Always the choice counts. If we choose the right one, we will be successful. But it is not always within our power. Enjoyed your tiny poem, dear Mark.
Toney Avatar
August 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Valsa, i don’t know what happened to your earlier comment, but I am happy you came back with such a thoughtful comment.
Sidwell Avatar
August 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Hilarious, loved it!
Toney Avatar
August 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thanks a bunch, Robert!
Fleming Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Robert Frost is still laughing, Mark. I am quite certain he would have approved. And why not! :) john
Toney Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Exactly! Thanks, John :)
Crandall Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Haha, true -lol!
Toney Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I'm glad you liked it, David :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
LOL! Well done…well not the marathon
Toney Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A 50/50 chance and I blew it! :-)
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
haha. Isn't that how it goes? Love this
Toney Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I know, right! Thanks, Andrea.
Toney Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Each of my Marathon tribute poems is a transformative homage to a literary classic — much like a parody or pastiche. I always credit the original poet and work, and the new poem stands as a creative reinterpretation with its own theme, imagery, and tone.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
What a fun write you have here. Great Ending... Thanks for the added note. Have a fun day writing away..........
Toney Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank you Paula, for always being so encouraging!
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