There will always be
Jim Carroll, “Poem”
a poem
I will climb on top of it and come
In and out of time,
Cocking my head to the side slightly,
As I finish shaking, melting then
Into its body, its soft skin
is not a lie
From Void of Course (1998)
This site is an in-depth exploration of the work, biography, and legacy of New York poet/diarist/lyricist/performer Jim Carroll. I hope there’s something here for everyone interested in learning more about him.
— Cassie Carter, PhD