Poetry Analysis: Matins 2 – Unreachable Father | Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris
Explore Matins 2 from Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris, a poem that shifts the focus from nature to spiritual dialogue. This analysis explores themes of compassion, divine distance, and poetic voice in Glück’s collection.
Poem #3: Matins (Unreachable Father)
from Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris
The second Matins poem continues right after the first Matins (The Sun Shines), seemingly written in succession – yet it feels so different from the poet’s earlier focus on the dark side of nature and the human mind.
This poem really broadens the scope of the collection. It directly addresses God the Creator, as the speaker initiates a futile yet deeply meaningful dialogue with Him.
💬 My initial notes while reading this poem:
Largely optimistic.
Speaks of compassion and the surprise of transaction. Of lessons being learned.
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