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Perhaps I am simply not a person who has a natural affinity for poetry. I derived enjoyment from very few poems in this collection. The number of poems that I liked was only slightly greater than that, and the number that I actually understood was only a few more than the number I liked. The poems that I understood the most, and seemingly the very few that effectively communicated their purpose and meaning to me, coincidentally include the three or four that other reviewers have listed as their favorites. I suppose they were mine as well. Beyond those particular poems, Frost's body of work leaves me pondering why there is so much commotion and acclaim. I offer my apologies to the hordes of "Frost Lovers" scattered everywhere. It's not that I don't respect Frost's talent; it's just that his poetry doesn't seem to resonate deeply with me on a personal level. I may be missing something, but for now, I remain somewhat perplexed by the widespread adoration for his work.