Classic and Contemporary Poetry

TWO POEMS FOR DAVID KALSTONE: 2. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE, by JAMES INGRAM MERRILL            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Art. It cures affliction. As lights go down and
Last Line: Pale, dripping, with downcast eyes they've seen where it led you
Variant Title(s): Farewell Performance
Subject(s): Aids (disease); Gays & Lesbians; Sickness; Homoeroticism; Lesbians; Gay Women; Gay Men; Illness