Monday, January 12, 2009

First Fig and Second Fig - Edna St. Vincent Millay

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!


Second Fig

Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand:
Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand.

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