Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE CONFESSION OF ST. JIM-RALPH, by DENIS JOHNSON            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I used to sneak into the movies without paying
Last Line: These things speak the clear promise of heaven
Subject(s): Heroism; Travel; Crime & Criminals; Death; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines; Journeys; Trips; Dead, The