I remember a teacher once asked us to read “The Road Not Taken” by the legendary poet Robert Frost. With great eloquence he described a traveler choosing between two paths to get through the woods.
In four short verses he wrote how these paths were basically the same. But at the end the traveler justified his choice by stating someday he would look back and believe the “one less traveled – made all the difference.”
Earlier this week Jax tried to get to the other side of the front lawn. His decision to choose the path he did made me think of this classic and famous poem. Could Jax have thought for a fleeting moment – the road not taken would make a difference? Was he trying not to be like everyone else?
HERE’S THE LAST VERSE:
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference…
WHAT DO YOU THINK?…
Be careful out there today – it’s April Fools Day 🙂 and as always, thank you so very much for sharing me with all your friends!
This is our contribution in the BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
April 1, 2015
That is actually a road frequently traveled at my house :). Sometimes it takes me by surprise and it’s not always a good surprise when you have large dogs LOL!
April 1, 2015
I thought of that also Erin, what if Jax continues to make this his “mommy and me” trick – when he gets bigger what will that a be like? LOL
April 1, 2015
oh Puppy Jax!!!!
April 1, 2015
He’s quite the character Deirdre – so entertaining
April 1, 2015
Looks like Jax is keeping his peeps on their toes! BOL!
April 1, 2015
All day long LOL
April 1, 2015
Brilliant, there’s always one and I guess Jax is that one. That road looked probably looked like the obvious option to him!
April 1, 2015
Thanks Teresa – I see and learn so much from Jax and Harley everyday They are amazing.
April 1, 2015
Such a thought provoking post on April Fool’s Day. I think if you’ve gone into the world of writing you have definitely taken the road less traveled. Whether or not it was the right road is yet to be seen.
April 1, 2015
True statement there Sharon. But like Frost and Jax, this road is so exciting no matter what – I’ll never have any regrets.
April 1, 2015
Hi Y’all!
Not sure I ever thought about roads that way.
Y’all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
April 1, 2015
Trust me Hawk – it laid dormant in my mind too until Jax wiggled through my legs. Guess we’d call that “inspiration?”
April 1, 2015
Oh my gosh. That is too cute. And that is Brilliant of you to recognize such a good photo opp.
April 1, 2015
Thanks Claudette – so happy you enjoyed this post 🙂
April 1, 2015
Oh Jax, these photos are too funny.
April 1, 2015
Guess you could say he’s got “talent” huh Talent Hounds? LOL
April 1, 2015
It’s so neat to follow his “puppyhood” through your blog.
April 1, 2015
Glad you’re enjoying it. You’re always welcome to come and snatch him for a couple of hours and let your mommy take a nap – then you could really experience “neat” LOL
April 1, 2015
LOL Very clever!
April 1, 2015
Thanks Sue!
April 1, 2015
The reasoning of a puppy! Through the legs is always the best path!
April 1, 2015
I guess so – he seemed to have a blast on his journey!
April 1, 2015
Love, love, love! Thanks for sharing it, very unique!
Kiki
A Happy Havanese
April 1, 2015
Hey Kiki, thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed it – come back again soon 🙂
April 1, 2015
He is SO cute!! <3
April 1, 2015
Thanks Lauren – he’s so easy to love!
April 1, 2015
Ha ha ha…..what a cutie!! I think he knew that would be the more fun road to take to where he wanted to get. 🙂
April 1, 2015
I couldn’t believe him, I just stood there and watched him wiggle his way through. It was hilarious!
April 1, 2015
A pup has to explore and find out about everything, so not surprised he took a different path.
April 1, 2015
Emma, his entire day is about exploring – EVERYTHING 🙂
April 1, 2015
Jax is quite the trailblazer! There is nothing wrong at all with taking the road less traveled. I do that quite often myself 🙂
April 1, 2015
Then Robin, you and Jax wo led get along superbly because he’s always on that less traveled road 🙂
April 1, 2015
Aww, Jax, you little cutie & well-read puppy!! The roads less traveled can be sooo much more exciting, can’t they?!
April 1, 2015
Barbara – he seems to think so!
April 1, 2015
He is so adorable 🙂 What a creative post!
April 1, 2015
Thanks Melissa, Jax is growing like a weed – I can’t believe it, every morning he’s getting taller and taller. Love this little guy.
April 1, 2015
love love love that poem, thanks for putting it together like this.
April 1, 2015
Thanks JoAnn – you’re welcome!
April 1, 2015
OMD, too adorable! Puppies are so funny.
April 3, 2015
I’m convinced Jackie that puppies can make you giggle on your worst days!
April 2, 2015
A puppy’s life is so hard! So many choices and philosophy to ponder.
April 3, 2015
You’ve got that right Mr. N. Oh to be a puppy if for only one day 🙂