“I turn away reluctant from your light, And stand irresolute, a mind undone, A silly, dazzled thing deprived of sight From having looked too long upon the sun. Then is my daily life a narrow room In which a little while, uncertainly, Surrounded by impenetrable gloom, Among familiar things grown strange to me Making my way, I pause, and feel, and hark, Till I become accustomed to the dark.”
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
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
“If you're not scared of the dark, it hasn't been dark enough.”
“If there was no darkness, there would be no opportunity for light to overcome it.”
“If you are not afraid of the dark, the darkness will start being afraid of you!”