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!
米萊最廣為人知的短詩相信是《第一粒無花果》（"First Fig"，1920年）： 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!