2 Carl Dennis Poems

Carl Dennis is an American poet born in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley. He has taught in several different writing programs and has published a number of books of poetry. These include Callings, Another Reason, and Practical Gods. He won the Pulitzer Prize for the latter.

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Spring Letter

Carl Dennis’s ‘Spring Letter’ reflects on change and introspection, finding beauty in everyday moments and the pursuit of personal growth.

In comparison to Carl Dennis's other poems, 'Spring Letter' exhibits a similar style characterized by vivid imagery and contemplation of life's nuances. It successfully captures the essence of a changing neighborhood and the narrator's evolving perspective. It a thought-provoking piece for those who appreciate reflective and descriptive poetry.

With the warmer days the shops on Elmwood

Stay open later, still busy long after sundown.

It looks like the neighborhood’s coming back.

Gone are the boarded storefronts that you interpreted,

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Two or Three Wishes

‘Two or Three Wishes’ belongs to Carl Dennis’s poetry collection Ranking the Wishes (1997). This piece is about the veracity of imagination and the role of truth.

What if Oedipus never discovers his ignorance

And remains king to the end,

Proud as he walks the streets of Thebes

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