L2L James Dickey

Collected Poems

James L. Dickey

James Dickey is best known for his terrifying novel Deliverance, but he spent most of his writing life on poetry. This week, Leigh, P. T., and Dr. C examine some of his better-known poems, including “Below the Lighthouse,” “Buckdancer’s Choice,” “For the Last Wolverine,” and “Why in London the Blind Are Saviors.” His thoughts in poetry are far more nuanced and detailed.