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| “My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night" [from A Few Figs from Thistles] |
Edna St. Vincent Millay (22 February 1892 – 19 October 1950)
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| “My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night" [from A Few Figs from Thistles] |
Edna St. Vincent Millay (22 February 1892 – 19 October 1950)
Eh, now that glass looks like it contains what could perhaps, just about, be called distilled beer. As for the book, as usual, I have no idea.
ReplyDeleteAbsolve te!
DeleteAnd yet, somehow, those twice burned candles do last a surprisingly long time. I like their light as well.
ReplyDelete"Love is not all". When listening to one of her most prominent poems, I was not impressed; but afterwards, checking her biography.
DeleteThat's a fine way to present an t-uisge! Like Andrew I hadn't heard of the Writer but she seemed like she was a courageous woman.
ReplyDeleteVery courageous, and an extraordinary artist.
DeleteSláinte!