The speaker is at peace with the prospect of death, even embraces it. That's because he considers death to be a noble sacrifice, part of his way of repaying his country's affection. He's not afraid to die because he knows that his body will be used for science, and that other soldiers will take his place. This poem is often considered one of the most famous poems of all time. Robert Frost was only 25 years old when he wrote it. However, it has been suggested that this poem may have contributed to his suicide. After writing such a beautiful poem, some people would think that Frost must have been happy living life to the fullest. But instead, he felt burdened by society's expectations and wanted nothing more than to escape the world through death. Here are some more lines from this poem: I am content to lose my life / For my country's sake. I could no more stop being born than stop the flowing of the river. To give up one's life for one's country is an act of great courage. However, many people today seem to think it's stupid and foolish. The poet disagrees and hopes that others will also be willing to sacrifice themselves for their country.