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Jack Gilbert, born on February 18, 1925, was an influential American poet. Known for his profound emotions and unique style, his poetry is considered a significant representative of American contemporary poetry.

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“I would say Pittsburgh softly each time before throwing him up. Whisper Pittsburgh with my mouth against the tiny ear and throw him higher. Pittsburgh and happiness high up. The only way to leave even the smallest trace. So that all his life her son would feel gladness unaccountably when anyone spoke of the ruined city of steel in America. Each time almost remembering something maybe important that got lost.”

Way Feels Important America Remember Lost Cities Son Higher Mouths Ears Tiny Spokes Throwing Smallest Steel Ruined Gladness Pittsburgh

Book:The Great Fires: Poems, 1982-1992

Source: The Great Fires: Poems, 1982-1992

“We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world.”

World Accepting This World Acceptance Ruthless Stubbornness Gladness Furnaces Ruthlessness

Book:Refusing Heaven

Source: Refusing Heaven

“We must risk delight. We can do without pleasure, but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world. To make injustice the only measure of our attention is to praise the Devil.”

World Can Do Pleasure Attention Accepting Risk This World Devil Praise Injustice Delight Enjoyment Ruthless Stubbornness Gladness Furnaces

Author:Jack Gilbert

About the Author

Born: February 18, 1925
Died: November 13, 2012
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 49

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Collected PoemsRelated source material

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The Great Fires: Poems, 1982-1992Related source material

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