Ah, I could lay me down in this long grass And close my eyes, and let the quiet wind Blow over me - Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Ah, I could lay me down in this long grass
And close my eyes, and let the quiet wind
Blow over me

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About Edna St. Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay (February 22, 1892 – October 19, 1950) was an American lyrical poet and playwright and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She was also known for her unconventional, bohemian lifestyle and her many love affairs. She used the pseudonym Nancy Boyd for her prose work.

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Alternative Names: Nancy Boyd
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