Problematize Post: "Fireflies in the Garden" by Robert Frost

     Robert Frost's poem "Fireflies in the Garden" attempts to separate the differences of the genuine and the imitation. It definitely relates to the world we live in today, because nowadays we can't always tells what is real and what is fake. Whether it's food, material possessions, and the most obvious, people. It's crazy to think that the people during Robert Frost time were just the same as they are today in terms of genuine and imitation. When we think of people we usual aren't referring to how they people were in the past.  Our society sets up these "role models" that many can't live up to, but try their hardest to do so. In a positive light, "role models" give us hope to one day, not be like them, but in our own way achieve things because they are what motivated us to do so, and quite possibly surpass their efforts in being great at any chosen matter. I think that when I mention society's role models, that SEU's culture is against it because the world does not think in a way that we do. It challenges our faith by showing that we must take some of the world in little pieces and decide what is good and what it not, and most importantly how it affects our lives as Christians. I feel as the poem speaks wonders to those who are being challenged as unsuccessful, therefore referring back to more of the genuine stars in the text and less of the imitating fireflies. It shows that even though we may not be the greatest, the feeling of being able to accomplish any feat is more than enough to feel our personal desires to be accepted among our peers. As said by Brian Litrell, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." This quote and text couldn't have gone hand in hand more perfectly. The quote describes our greatest effort and still gives us glory even if we fail, landing us in a win-win situation. Ultimately, Robert Frost has done more than just write a poem about fireflies, but he has created a masterpiece in history that describes the everyday valor and trials of this world.