Memorable metaphor used by Robert frost is the idea of gold in the poem nothing gold can stay. This metaphor is used in the poem through the title and the first line. Gold serves as a metaphor for a beauty, life,wealth in other words is prized possessions and items that are value to me. This metaphor was memorable because it made me think about gold in my life and life itself. The idea of the gold in my life being transient made me to realise that life is too short and that I should enjoy it.