How much the present moment means

How much the present moment means
To those who've nothing more --
The Fop -- the Carp -- the Atheist --
Stake an entire store
Upon a Moment's shallow Rim
While their commuted Feet
The Torrents of Eternity
Do all but inundate --

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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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