Classic and Contemporary Poetry

A NOTE LEFT IN JIMMY LEONARD'S SHACK, by JAMES WRIGHT            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Near the dry river's water-mark we found
Last Line: Rolled in the roots and garbage like a fish, / the poor old man
Alternate Author Name(s): Wright, James A.
Subject(s): Alcoholism & Alcoholics; Drowning; Drunkards; Alcohol Abuse