But Perhaps God Needs the Longing

What is the author's style in But Perhaps God Needs the Longing by Nelly Sachs?

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Every word in Sachs's poem suggests an image or idea, and nothing is wasted. Modern poetry has moved from the strict formulas of the early poets, but even the contemporary poet still strives for an impassioned response to his or her poem. And like the earliest poetry, modern poetry is still highly individualistic.