Sakuda holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications and is an independent writer. In this essay, Sakuda discusses how Carver's description of common objects and everyday events invites the reader to explore life's deeper meanings.

Carver is perhaps more known for his collections of short stories rather than his poems. However, his third volume of poetry, Ultramarine was published in 1986 and received critical acclaim. This anthology conveys themes of love, nature, gratitude, and death using free verse poems about seemingly simple objects and moments in time. While the volume contains vibrant, rich, and healing poems, "The Cobweb" illustrates Carver reflecting on his imminent death. Instead of sadness, "The Cobweb" conveys a meditative quality. Carver's style of using few words to convey a depth of meaning keeps the poem from sounding morbid or melancholy. Critics often describe Carver as a minimalist who creates art out of everyday...