Ezra —, US poet whose works include 1920’s Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (5)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
pound
(Other definitions for pound that I've seen before include "Caged poet" , "100 6 [PENNIES]" , "Beat; money" , "British currency" , "Money - belt" .)