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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!

Added: on April 17th, 2007 at 7:22 PM | Viewed: 6365 times | Comments and analysis of First Fig by Edna St. Vincent Millay Comments (12)


First Fig - Comments and Information

Poet: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Poem: 1. First Fig
Volume: A Few Figs From Thistles
Year: Published/Written in 1921
Poem of the Day: Jul 17 2000

Comment 12 of 12, added on March 10th, 2008 at 9:22 PM.

The poem refers to Millay being bisexual, and her unusual lifestyle. She is saying she will do as she pleases, for life is to short to not to enjoy it the its fullest.

Tina from United States
Comment 11 of 12, added on February 1st, 2008 at 8:26 AM.

From poem of the week blogspot:

Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in Rockland, ME in 1892. Her fourth book of poetry, The Harp Weaver, earned her the Pulitzer Prize. She was openly bi, which sheds some light on the otherwise mysterious title here.

Benjamin from South Africa
Comment 10 of 12, added on April 17th, 2007 at 7:22 PM.

this poem is not about figs!

joe huyt from United States

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Poet: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Poem: 1. First Fig
Volume: A Few Figs From Thistles
Year: Published/Written in 1921
Last read: Jul 26 2008, 12:10AM
Poem of the Day: Jul 17 2000
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Added on April 17th, 2007 at 7:22 PM.


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