Mary Szybist

About the Author

Mary Szybist is a poet whose work explores the intersections of faith, desire, and the natural world with lyrical precision and emotional depth. Her debut collection, Incarnadine: Poems, earned widespread acclaim for its innovative use of form and its meditative engagement with religious imagery. Szybist’s writing often draws on personal experience to illuminate broader questions of spirituality and human connection. She has received numerous honors for her contributions to contemporary poetry, including a MacArthur Fellowship. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she continues to teach and write, influencing a new generation of poets.