2 Carl Phillips Poems

Carl Phillips is an American lyric poet who was born in 1959. He is regarded as one of America’s most influential and creative contemporary poets. His most recent books include Pale Colors in a Tall Field, and Wild Is the Wind.

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Our Lady

‘Our Lady’ by Carl Phillips reflects on identity, mortality, and the transient nature of beauty and fame with poignant introspection.

'Our Lady' encapsulates many themes and stylistic elements commonly found in his poetry. It delves into complex introspection, challenges societal norms, and employs vivid imagery to convey deeper meanings. The exploration of identity, mortality, and the transient nature of beauty aligns with Phillips' overarching themes. Thus, the poem serves as a compelling representation of his distinctive literary style and thematic concerns.

In the final hour, our lady—Of

the electric rosary, Of the highway,

by then Of the snows mostly—was

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As from a Quiver of Arrows by Carl Phillips

‘As from a Quiver of Arrows’ by Carl Phillips is a thoughtful piece that presents readers with numerous questions around the rituals of death and loss.

What do we do with the body, do we

burn it, do we set it in dirt or in

stone, do we wrap it in balm, honey,

oil, and then gauze and tip it onto

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