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Second Fig

by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay

Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand:
Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!




Quotes of the Day

Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me.
• Sarah Bernhardt


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