Like Men and Women Shadows walk

Like Men and Women Shadows walk
Upon the Hills Today --
With here and there a mighty Bow
Or trailing Courtesy
To Neighbors doubtless of their own
Not quickened to perceive
Minuter landscape as Ourselves
And Boroughs where we live --

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American poet known for her unconventional use of form and syntax. Most of her work was published posthumously.

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