This poem partially shares its title with the author’s second book of poetry, which this poem appears in alongside a poem metaphorically describing decorations in an African-American cemetery. The power of “arrangement” of the central action of this poem is highlighted by describing how it “portioned out the sea” and fixed “emblazoned zones and fiery poles.” This poem highlights the bridge between the maker and their creation with a dropped line that is cut after the phrase (*) “artificer of the world.” The speaker of this poem that concludes “In ghostlier demarcations, keener sounds” begins directly addressing his companion Ramon Fernandez in the penultimate verse. For 10 points, name this Wallace Stevens poem set at a titular Florida tourist destination popular with Ernest Hemingway. ■END■
ANSWER: “The Idea of Order at Key West” (The mentioned collection is Ideas of Order and the mentioned poem is same as clued but with a slur.)
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