Poetry Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“My candle burns at both ends;”

“Now goes under, and I watch it go under, the sun”

“Well, I have lost you; and I lost you fairly;”

“And must I then, indeed, Pain, live with you”

“Stranger, pause and look;”

“SHE is neither pink nor pale,”

“I could make love with you until the mood decides to never glow again.”

“Broken hearts, you can run, you can hide and perhaps the earth is big enough to believe you’re safe. So maybe for a moment you have escaped but hear me, hear me well. Love will find you and it will leave nothing behind.”

“This autumn-”

“The courage of the poet is to keep ajar the door that leads into madness.”

“Don't compare her to sunshine and roses when she's clearly orchids and moonlight.”

“Catch from the board of beauty/ Such careless crumbs as fall.”