"The Road Not Taken" uses the metaphor of a choice in life being like a fork in a road, with each path representing different opportunities and directions one can take.
"Fire and Ice" uses the metaphors of fire and ice to symbolize desire and hatred, suggesting that both can be destructive forces in the world.
"Mending Wall" uses the metaphor of a wall between neighbors as a symbol of both the physical barrier between them and the emotional distance that can exist between people.