Clerihew To Edna St Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay Not choosy about person's sex when she played Nor age of the person with whom she lay However, her poetry brightens my day
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich Contest: Seeking A Fresh Crop Of Clerihew
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Oh I did not know these things about her. How interesting your clerihew is
Kendrick Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I enjoyed reading her works, then I found out this information about her. I still read her works from time to time. Sara K.
Culverhouse Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 7:09 AM
don't go down the hot path to burns and fried chicken meat. LOL very nice write.
Pettit Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Very good write Sara. It appears you are going to make Andrea's decision making more difficult with this extraordinary entry.
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September 24, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Sara, i love your entry for Andrea's contest.. good luck with your awesome clerihew.. xox~pd
Nutter Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Well done, a most excellent submission for the contest.
Horne Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 2:22 PM
lol, I wondered if you would mention Edna being bisexual - got a chuckle - and a very sweet last line : )
Sivey Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM
This is a wonderfully written poem my friend! What a delightful and intriguing write! I really enjoyed reading this glorious piece this afternoon, Great Work!!
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