Discover the luminous debut that established Mischa Willett as a vital voice in contemporary poetry.
Phases explores the cyclical nature of life, faith, and human experience through masterfully crafted verse. From humorous observations of daily life to profound meditations on spiritual transformation, these poems trace the essential rhythms that shape our existence.
Willett's keen eye for detail and musical language create poems that are both accessible and deeply layered. Whether examining the changing seasons, the phases of relationships, or the movements of the soul, this collection offers readers a thoughtful companion for life's inevitable transitions.
Perfect for readers who appreciate:
Contemporary poetry with spiritual depth
Accessible yet sophisticated verse
Themes of faith, nature, and human connection
Literary craftsmanship rooted in tradition
"Phases proves...that poetry can be clever without being condescending, full without being congested, mysterious without being murky, fun (and funny) without being flippant, vulnerable without being self-indulgent, and touching without being sentimental." -Relief Journal
About the Author: Mischa Willett is Director of the Whitworth Writers' Workshop MFA program and author of The Elegy Beta (2020). His work has appeared in First Things, Chronicle of Higher Education, New Criterion, and other major publications.
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Discover the luminous debut that established Mischa Willett as a vital voice in contemporary poetry.
Phases explores the cyclical nature of life, faith, and human experience through masterfully crafted verse. From humorous observations of daily life to profound meditations on spiritual transformation, these poems trace the essential rhythms that shape our existence.
Willett's keen eye for detail and musical language create poems that are both accessible and deeply layered. Whether examining the changing seasons, the phases of relationships, or the movements of the soul, this collection offers readers a thoughtful companion for life's inevitable transitions.
Perfect for readers who appreciate:
Contemporary poetry with spiritual depth
Accessible yet sophisticated verse
Themes of faith, nature, and human connection
Literary craftsmanship rooted in tradition
"Phases proves...that poetry can be clever without being condescending, full without being congested, mysterious without being murky, fun (and funny) without being flippant, vulnerable without being self-indulgent, and touching without being sentimental." -Relief Journal
About the Author: Mischa Willett is Director of the Whitworth Writers' Workshop MFA program and author of The Elegy Beta (2020). His work has appeared in First Things, Chronicle of Higher Education, New Criterion, and other major publications.
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