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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.
More verses by Emily Dickinson
- Heaven Has Different Signs—to Me
- Me Prove It Now—whoever Doubt
- Her Smile Was Shaped Like Other Smiles
- My Friend Attacks My Friend!
- If I May Have It, When It's Dead