First Fig

My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light!

Edna St. Vincent Millay
“First Fig” from A Few Figs from Thistles (1920)

One Response to “First Fig”

  1. Laura Es Mi Amiga said:

    Jul 12, 12 at 2:37 pm

    I love this.


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