Millay

A journey told in stanzas,
Layered with devout cynicism.
Lyrical dreams set to pen,
Painted a world with poetry.

A Pulitzer Prize heart,
Flooded the page in verse.
Inspired by her many affairs,
She shared her poetic soul,
To her beloved America.



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Inspired by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Segal Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Nice tribute! love Simone
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April 20, 2010 at 3:39 AM
nice one have yourself a good one, p.d.
Richards Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 3:12 PM
A wonderful tribute to one, whom I haven't seen honored before by a Souper! Good choice.. unique and your own! Good luck, Raul!
Haick Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 3:11 PM
This gem is a sure winner, Raul! Hands down! I already see it in the winners' circle...Peace, Audrey
Kendrick Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 2:55 PM
A lady that I am enjoying reading and getting inspiration from her works..Good write that should do well in the contest...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Chircop Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Beautiful tribute...So very nicely penned..Charma
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April 19, 2010 at 2:04 PM
very nicely penned!!
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