“The Puritans thought that we are granted the ability to love only through miracle, but the troubadours knew how to burn themselves through, how to make themselves shrines to their own longing. The spectacular was never behind them.”
Incarnadine: Poems is a compilation of verse that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the natural world, offering readers a contemplative and introspective journey through various poetic forms. more
Mary Szybist is a contemporary American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound emotional expression. Her work often explores themes of personal identity, the relationship between memory and history, and deep insights into life. more
“Could one think so intensely of someone and not be visited?”
“I find myself still softly searching for my delinquent palaces.”
“If strength is love, then we weren't strong enough, But if strength is letting love go, we were.”
“We're always drawn to the clearest articulation of what we think we lack.”
“What are you prepared to give for your dream? If it is not everything...stop pipe dreaming.”