A little Snow was here and there

A little Snow was here and there
Disseminated in her Hair --
Since she and I had met and played
Decade had gathered to Decade --
But Time had added not obtained
Impregnable the Rose
For summer too indelible
Too obdurate for Snows --

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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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