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Josephine Jacobsen Quotes (1908-2003)
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About Josephine Jacobsen
Josephine Jacobsen (August 19, 1908 – July 9, 2003) was an American poet, short story writer, and critic. She served as Poet Laureate of the United States 1971–1973.
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“The ancient usual retreat
Takes down the steps the scattering horde;
Adam again has met defeat,
Has missed connections with the Lord.
Takes down the steps the scattering horde;
Adam again has met defeat,
Has missed connections with the Lord.
But where the altar-candles die
Waits God, and in a corner prays
The last of heroes who will try
The Gate again in seven days.”
About Josephine Jacobsen
Josephine Jacobsen (August 19, 1908 – July 9, 2003) was an American poet, short story writer, and critic. She served as Poet Laureate of the United States 1971–1973.