Robert Frost is a beloved American poet and many people associate him with nature and with the New England landscape. He was born in San Francisco, but spent most of his years in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Frost is known for creating simple poems that can be interpreted on many different levels. He also loved to use everyday, colloquial speech into his poems. He was big on sounds, often signifying that the sounds of words carry more meaning than the words themselves. Although Frost did have his share of harsh critics who dismissed his poems as meaningless trope, no one can argue over his importance and the extent of his popularity. Frost holds a prominent place in the hearts and minds of twentieth century Americans who savor his work;