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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!
More verses by Emily Dickinson
- It Is A Lonesome Glee
- 'Twas Love—not Me
- 'Twas Just This Time, Last Year, I Died
- I Many Times Thought Peace Had Come
- I Took My Power In My Hand