Just so, Jesus raps—He does not weary
by Emily Dickinson
· (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
Last at the knocker and first at the bell,
Then on divinest tiptoe standing
Might He out-spy the lady's soul.
When He retires, chilled and weary—
It will be ample time for me;
Patient, upon the steps, until then—
Heart, I am knocking low at Thee!