Like Wings

Like Wings is a noted collection in Philip Schultz’s body of work, recognized with the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters award.

The poems explore themes of love, grief, and the shaping power of memory with vivid language and emotional restraint.

Schultz’s voice in this book is intimate and sustained, often circling particular images and moments to reveal larger existential concerns.

The collection contributed to Schultz’s reputation for combining formal skill with candid emotional inquiry.

Its reception helped cement his place among influential contemporary American poets.