“Each week Carry On Tuesday will publish either a famous quotation or a line from a book, song or poem and invite you to Carry On where words stop. You may use some of the words or all of them either at the start of your piece or within the body of your work.”
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Juggling life now
My candle burns at both ends
May I take a nap?
Physically, mentally
Emotionally, spiritually
Awaiting reprieve
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© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011
This week’s inspiration prompt:
The first line of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem,
“First Fig”
“My candle burns at both ends”
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First Fig
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends–
It gives a lovely light!
— Edna St Vincent Millay
(1892-1950)
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No reprieve available at this time. Please take a ticket and wait in line.
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I have a ticket … just waiting my turn 😀 … thank you for the visit!
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First Fig is my very favorite poem! i love your take on the prompt. ♥
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I had part of it penned for awhile … the quote just seemed to cinch the package. Thank you for your feedback. xoox
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Your words are somewhat haunting in a reflection of the lives we often lead in order to get too much done. Mine right now is working full time, a kitchen remodel (my daughter and son-in-law are helping) and trying to get to my Blog. Definitely need more hours in a day. Nicely written, Becca!
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Ahh, Renee – sometimes I think we overfill our plates … take some time, enjoy and rest! Thank you for visiting and leaving feedback. Many blessings to you!
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I love Millay! She is my favorite of the Victorian poets. So playful in her language.
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Thank you, Danny for visiting. I appreciate you leaving a comment!
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I understand that feeling. If life could have a pause button, would be nice! Thanks for the visit 🙂
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Isn’t that the truth!! 🙂
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I’m waiting reprieve too. Great poem.
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Let me know when yours arrives … 🙂
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Thx for sharing your poetry, and the Carry on Tuesday link. Think I’ll check it out!
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Great – do so!! 😀
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