pale cold light
spun quicksilver
on gossamer leaves.
moon tides ebb then flow
as men's hearts
ride the luminous waves
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Edna St. Vincent Millay
1916
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!
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9 comments:
simply, darkly, beautiful
Thank you MIMP. It is so nice that you stopped by and read my poem.
I feel over whelmed by all the poems to be read but I will read your for sure.
Melanie
smart write.
love the imagery.
thank you Jingle. As I said to MIMP. I feel over whelmed with all the sites I post on and all of the poetry i must read. i am behind myself and ask forgiveness. will try to catch up.
Melanie
hey...sweet, dark and lovely
the feeling lioness, thanks for stopping by. I am glad you liked my poem.
Melanie
I like the description of the moonlight! Wow. Very beautiful, Melanie!
My poem ~ A Poetic World
Dear Melanie
I enjoyed it thoroughly... your simple words carry a big punch...
Thanks for joining in the Poetry Potluck WK 43 which I am hosting for the first time… hope you have liked it too…. and wish to see you again…
Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/07/whispers-cuckoos-song-and-smell-of-love.html
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I love the ending of this poem.
Simply beautiful.
My entry:
http://mypoetcharm.blogspot.com/2011/07/stars-have-winked-at-you.html
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