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“Ah, drink again This river that is the taker-away of pain, And the giver-back of beauty! In these cool waves What can be lost?-- Only the sorry cost Of the lovely thing, ah, never the thing itself! The level flood that laves The hot brow And the stiff shoulder Is at our temples now. Gone is the fever, But not into the river; Melted the frozen pride, But the tranquil tide Runs never the warmer for this, Never the colder. Immerse the dream. Drench the kiss. Dip the song in the stream.”

Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Book:Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems

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Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems

Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems is a compilation of works that highlight the poetic talent of Edna St. Vincent Millay, known for her expressive and often romantic verses. The collection includes a variety of her poems, demonstrating her skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion and the beauty of nature. more

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Edna St. Vincent Millay

American poet, known for her lyrical and free verse poetry. Her poems are characterized by their deep portrayal of nature, love, and the female experience. Millay won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, becoming the first woman to receive the award. more

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