Her spirit rose to such a height

Her spirit rose to such a height
Her countenance it did inflate
Like one that fed on awe.
More prudent to assault the dawn
Than merit the ethereal scorn
That effervesced from her.

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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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