"leaflike layers"
Ali, Dickinson, Paschen, Ramke, Cherry
Agha Shahid Ali:
Emily Dickinson:
A Letter is a / joy of Earth. / It is denied / the Gods.
Elise Paschen:
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Bin Ramke:
Kelly Cherry:
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As usual Emily takes the prize.