A Death blow is a Life blow to Some

A Death blow is a Life blow to Some
Who till they died, did not alive become --
Who had they lived, had died but when
They died, Vitality begun.

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American poet known for her unconventional use of form and syntax. Most of her work was published posthumously.

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