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One-woman waterfall, she wears Her slow descent li — X.J. Kennedy

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One-woman waterfall, she wears Her slow descent like a long cape And pausing, on the final stair Collects her motions into shape.

 

Nude Descending a Staircase, last stanza

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X.J. Kennedy

X.J. Kennedy

1929-08-21 — 2026-02-01 · Dover

Awards (5)
2009
Frost Medal

Poetry award given by the Poetry Society of America, recognizing a poetic work or body of work by an American poet.

2015
Jackson Poetry Prize

Annual award granted to American poets with a notable and promising body of work, recognizing excellence and impact in contemporary U.S. poetry.

1985
LA Times Book Prize - Poetry

The Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, recognizing excellence in poetry published annually.

1970
Shelley Memorial Award

Annual award granted by the Poetry Society of America to American poets who demonstrate excellence and originality in their work, honoring the legacy of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

1961
James Laughlin Award

Annual award given to emerging American poets for their published work.

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