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Poetry and “Seize the Day” Theme Connection Poem ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT Text by Robert Frost (1874-1963), from West-Running Brook, 1928. I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain—and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have passed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet When far away an interrupted cry Came over houses from another street, But not to call me back or say good-bye; And further still at an unearthly height, One luminary clock against the sky Proclaimed the time was neithe