This is brilliant, and: This is brilliant, and perfect---except for the single use of the word "thee" in a poem where "you/your" dominate. You are so good at Poetry that the "thee" must certainly be an oversight.
Observation: It has been observed that, as soon as we are born, we begin the business of dying. This though gives me a sense of belonging. Very observsnt poem well penned.
I am deeply moved and humbled: I am deeply moved and humbled by your thrilling insights into this very personal expression, and it's incredibly encouraging to know that it helped you "live your life". That makes it all worth while.
I'm also gratified by your reference to Stevens. That made my day coming from a gifted word sculptor and scholar such as yourself. Endless gratitude, luminous Poet!
For the record, I have: I appreciate your recognition that I have written under the screen name, Starward, and I thank you for the mention in your comment. I don't expect everyone to like my "Blue Muse," as you call him, but really, he wears stockings only rarely (and, a couple of years ago, an excellent and published graphic artist depicted him thus clad).