Sam Phillips : Writing

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan

A Poem by Sam Phillips


Lake Michigan The only Halloween I ever loved was spent at the bottom of Lake Michigan. I watched with desire as the wolves stalked their prey. As the..
An American Vignette

An American Vignette

A Story by Sam Phillips


An American Vignette (The year is 1955,1974 or 2001 I haven’t decided yet. If I don’t, you can pick. I’m not sure it matters.)&ldquo..
Terror

Terror

A Poem by Sam Phillips


TerrorTerror is a passing fieldStalks miles deepThey will both fadeThe harvestcleansesbrings again new crop.New fearWill the rain come orwill it be to..
Henrietta, Indiana

Henrietta, Indiana

A Story by Sam Phillips


This is a story I wrote inspired by Josh Ritter's song "Henrietta, Indiana". It's a first draft with very little editing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=..
Open

Open

A Poem by Sam Phillips


This is based on a short film I made.
25-

25-

A Poem by Sam Phillips


I don't like to explain my work since it removes personal interpretation.
E

E

A Poem by Sam Phillips


This is about a girl. Like everything else.
The Phone

The Phone

A Poem by Sam Phillips


The PhoneIn the endWe get the callWhat home awaitsEveryones personal salvationThe middle of the nightor by your handEvery time comesAnswer the callTim..
Control

Control

A Poem by Sam Phillips


ControlFalling from the waste of the greatest generation.Slide--Repeat,It happens againEach time worse.Farther down.Disregard advances. Nothing Saves...
The Woman Break

The Woman Break

A Story by Sam Phillips


A solitary mans commute home in New York City.