The Leaves like Women interchange

The Leaves like Women interchange
Exclusive Confidence --
Somewhat of nods and somewhat
Portentous inference.
The Parties in both cases
Enjoining secrecy --
Inviolable compact
To notoriety.

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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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