Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE SONG OF THE DEMENTED PRIEST, by JOHN BERRYMAN            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I put those things there. - see them burn
Last Line: In my red coat. I am the king of the dead
Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr.
Subject(s): Clergy; Depression, Mental; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Mentally Depressed; Mental Distress