A river runs throught it

"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.

I am living a more than full life 

that will cut short the natural span of my being 

but ah my enemies you have no reason 

to delight in it and oh my friends do not be sorry for me. 

Look at the lovely light 

that I am radiating around me 

for it is a source of envy for my foes 

and an occasion to delight for my well-wishers."

(Edna St. Vincent Millay)