I never lost as much but twice,
And that was in the sod.
Twice have I stood a beggar
Before the door of God!
Angels -- twice descending
Reimbursed my store --
Burglar! Banker -- Father!
I am poor once more!
Classic poem
I never lost as much but twice
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- I never lost as much but twice,
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- faith, identity
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