About the poem - The speaker is talking about how friendship holds more importance for him than his work. Thus, he states that if a friend comes to talk to him while he is busy doing something, he will put down what he is doing and talk to his friend. It is written in a very simple and direct prose yet, puts across a very sincere and deep thought.
About the poet - Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 -- January 29, 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. One of the most popular and critically respected American poets of his generation, Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry.
Robert Lee Frost was an American poet. This critically acclaimed poet was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry.
Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet, diplomat and politician. He covered a wide range of literature through his writing. He won Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
Edward Estlin Cummings was an American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright. Cummings' poetry often deals with themes of love and nature, as well as the relationship of the individual to the masses and to the world.