To them that knew her, there is vital flame
In these the simple letters of her name.
To them that knew her not, be it but said,
So strong a spirit is not of the dead.
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Those who would trade a little freedom for a little security deserve neither.
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Death, I say, my heart is bowed
Unto thine,-O mother!
This red gown will make a shroud
Good as any other!
(I, that would not wait to wear
My own bridal things,
In a dress dark as my hair