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. Quotes I may, if I can, sleep; since I must, die. Some say, rise. "The Monosyllable" lines 15–20, The Chinese Insomniacs: New Poems, 1981, University of Pennsylvania Press, 0812278186 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. "Non Sum Dignus" st. 4–5, In the Crevice of Time: New and Collected Poems, 1995, Johns Hopkins University Press, 0801851165 External links Josephine Jacobsen poems in Mezzo Cammin, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Winter 2007) Category:20th-century poets from the United States Category:Poets from Ontario Category:2003 deaths Category:Women authors from the United States