An elegantly written, earnest collection…
With this meditative collection of poems and essays, Schmit balances mysticism with a celebration of the everyday. Earnest and reflective with a continual undertone of humor, poems in the collection capture the essence of spirituality with a lyricism that rises from astute observations. In “New Rule,” Schmit explores the essence of true faith (It’s possible to have the Christ/in ways unbelievable to believers, /but to believe He has us, /that’s worth breaking bread). In “Cusp Overflows,” he marvels at the light the birth of a new baby brings in the life of people around her. Though Schmit’s forms vary (vacillating between long and short lines and stanzas), the underlying tone stays consistent throughout the book: there’s much to marvel at in everyday life and to explore the handiwork of God. Readers looking for spiritual renewal will find this beautifully crafted, perceptive collection worthy of their time.
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Poems and Provocations, A 60 Day Devotional to Personal Psalmistry
by Will Schmit
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Living Parables of Central Florida, Inc.
Pub date April 15, 2019
ISBN 9781945976377
Price $14 (USD)
Categories: Poetry, Short Reviews, Uncategorized
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