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“I make my shroud, but no one knows -- So shimmering fine it is and fair, With stitches set in even rows, I make my shroud, but no one knows. In door-way where the lilac blows, Humming a little wandering air, I make my shroud and no one knows, So shimmering fine it is and fair.”

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Adelaide Crapsey
Adelaide Crapsey

Adelaide Crapsey was an American poet known for her concise and direct style. Her works often explore themes of death, loneliness, and religion, having a profound impact on modern poetry. more

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