Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

After all, my earstwhile dear, My no longer cherished, Need we say it was not love, Now that love is perished?

After all, my earstwhile dear, My no longer cherished, Need

Summary

In this poignant quote, the speaker addresses their former beloved, acknowledging that the love between them has come to an end. The words suggest that the love they once shared is no longer alive or cherished by either party. The use of the term "earstwhile dear" emphasizes that the person was once deeply loved, but now their relationship has reached its finality. The quote reflects on the bittersweet realization that love has perished, indicating a sense of acceptance and perhaps a hint of longing for what once was.

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Love

By Edna St. Vincent Millay

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