Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand; Come and see my shing palace built upon the sand!

Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand; Come and see my shing palace built upon the sand!

The quote “Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand; Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!” is a powerful and thought-provoking statement that reflects the themes of stability and impermanence in the works of Edna St. Vincent Millay. Millay was a renowned American poet and playwright known for her lyrical and emotional poetry that often explored themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.