The ancient usual retreat Takes down the steps the scattering horde; Adam again has met defeat, Has missed connections with the Lord. <p> But where t… - Josephine Jacobsen

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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. <p> 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.

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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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