Acquainted with the Night BY ROBERT FROST 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 neither wrong nor right. I have been one acquainted with the night. words to learn: to outwalk - to walk faster or ferther than something lane (noun) - a narrow road in the countryside or in a town watchman (noun) - a person who is employed to guard a building or several buildings still (adj) - staying in the same position; not moving to proclaim /formal/ - to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive