All but Death, can be Adjusted --

All but Death, can be Adjusted --
Dynasties repaired --
Systems -- settled in their Sockets --
Citadels -- dissolved --
Wastes of Lives -- resown with Colors
By Succeeding Springs --
Death -- unto itself -- Exception --
Is exempt from Change --

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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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