Jack Gilbert Biography See Work POETRY / Spring 1994 The History of Men By Jack Gilbert It thrashes in the oaks and soughs in the elms.Catches on innocence and soon dismantles that.Sends children bewildered into life. Childhood POETRY / Spring 1994 Michiko Dead By Jack Gilbert He manages like somebody carrying a boxthat is too heavy, first with his armsunderneath. When their strength gives out,