After Apple Picking by Robert Frost-A Chauvinistic Lust Poem

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

It is about After Apple Picking by Robert Frost that I stand in passionate opposition to the mainstream literary world. I have tried in vain to have my interpretation of that poem published but no one appreciates my insight, so I stand alone and must do it myself. In order to build upon the notion that the poem is a bit chauvinistic, laced with sexual depth and filled with lust, I have crafted the definitive essay that sets forth in vivid detail the poem's often touted but never explained sexual connotations. I welcome any reader comments regarding my journey into the depths of the Robert Frost psyche and should you choose to express yourself in reply, then please do so within the bounds of law and intellectual decency. All such emails will be posted. Please be advised that I consider the content on the second page of the following website as intellectual literature for adults only. Go to:http://whendarknessfell.tripod.com/

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

It is not a spoof. If you can, direct me to any source other than myself, that expands upon the often stated notion that After Apple Picking contains sexual connotations. I am truly not being sarcastic when I ask that perhaps you could undertake the task of detailing those often touted sexual connotations. Is using the ladder on the woodchuck your idea of a sexual connotation, if so mine is better. Right or wrong, at least now an attempt has been made to explain them for the literary world to accept or reject.

MaryAnn2 · Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 272

After MEHope wrote,

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

Is a cigar just a cigar? It depends upon who is smoking it...a man...yes...a woman...maybe not!

Mcflaven · Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 397

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

Quite frankly this "exhibitionist" type of comment was my greatest fear when I decided to publish the Apple Picking essay. In fact I have five books and over fifty professional and general articles published and the word "sex" isn't in any of them. Lots and lots of personal poetry that I am putting together for publication and still not a word of sex. This sexual orientated essay is a one off thing in my life, triggered by my English professor's comment back in 1963. But it is so strong in my mind that I wanted to know what others thought about it plus the fact that lots of commentators talk about the sexual connotations in After Apple Picking but not a single essay or article can be found explaining what they are. Now there is.

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

I see two levels to "The Objection To Being Stepped On". The first is its overall simplistic presentation that was probably inspired by reality. Having lived on a farm in the hills of West Virginia back in the forties, I know all about the adversities from stepping on a prostrate hoe or rake. It is the second level that is revealing. "I dreamed I was a frog that dreamed he was a man and then woke up not knowing which he was". The poem cautions me to beware that things are not always as they appear. The simpliest garden tool can be a weapon and once that dual (or mutiple) use is discovered, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two in regards to which reality we are living in at the moment.

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

I sure hope that Hope isn't the worlds best hope for literary progress and regarding that hope and toward that end I sure hope I am wrong. Hay Hope, whats' your hope in that regard?

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

[hope against Hope]I sure hope that Hope isn't the worlds best hope for literary progress and regarding that hope and toward that end I sure hope I am wrong. Hay Hope, whats' your hope in that regard?[/quote]

babiak · Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 93 Location: Louisiana

When I was a docent-in-training at the New Orleans Museum of Art, the head docent there showed us a painting in their collection called "The Surprise." There was a mother on a bench with a child who's just running up to her, and a man peaking from around a curtain. It's a great painting to ask patrons about, that is, to ask them what they think is going on in the painting. The answers are always varied, and they tell a lot more about the viewer than about the intent of the artist.

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

It is my guess that Hope converted all of her comments to those website postings so her origional comments would disappear and thus could not be used elsewhere. How am I doing Hope? Cheers, J.T. Best

Buchanan · Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 2214 Location: USA

J.T. Best, I will take a wander over to your website and let you know what I think.

Naomi
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MaryAnn2 · Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 272

J T Best and Buchanan,

Please refrain from making less-than-flattering comments about another poster.

Thank you.

Mary Ann

Buchanan · Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 2214 Location: USA

You're quite right, MaryAnn. Thank you for the moral compass. I hope that the less-than-flattering remarks rule carries over to critique.
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"Every poem can be considered in two ways--as what the poet has to say, and as a thing which he makes..." ~ C. S. Lewis

J.T.Best · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 34

What happened, I live downunder and just woke up. Did I get rebuked. Interesting, we can slice and dice another's work but can't inquire as to edits? Boy have I got a lot to learn. Nevertheless I hear and obey O humble master.