The Holy Worm of Praise: Poems

by Philip Schultz

An impeccable collection of cheerful and wise poems centers around the joys and wonders of friendship and the forgotten aspects of our world, and celebrates love, whether it be sexual, familial, or romantic, in all its glory and complexity. 12,500 first printing.

Genres: Poetry

96 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

Philip Schultz is the author of seven collections of poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Failure. He is the founder and director of the Writers Studio and lives in East Hampton, New York.

Reviews

[Chapple · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marking

Gus and Benya are busy this early morning,
sniffing out scents other dogs
left maybe late last night or
years ago. When they find
something interesting
they lift their rear right leg
and close their eyes and piss
with great deliberation.
But then who doesn't
like tohave the last word.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually liked these better than the Pulitzer-prize winning newer volume, "Failure." Love Schultz for his narrative, his powerful imagery and elegies for the dead. This book of poems is steeped in sorrow and cultural heritage...also religious sacrament and celebration.

[Tony · Rating 2 out of 5]

Regression.