Of Wings and Dirt: A Collection of Poems by Founder Kimberly Phinney
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Of Wings and Dirt: A Beauty from Ashes Story in Poetry
“Of Wings and Dirt is one woman’s story in poetry, which chronicles her journey through mental and physical illness, infertility and miraculous motherhood, and the wonder and faith that sustained her through it all. In Of Wings and Dirt, Kimberly Phinney intimately and unflinchingly reveals the story of her near-death experiences and survival with the hopes of comforting her readers and pointing them toward the divine—be it in ordinary moments, the natural world, or the nearness of a loving God. We are all made of wings and dirt, and the lines within are a reminder of this holy truth.”
—Wipf and Stock Publishers
Praise for Of Wings and Dirt:
“Of Wings and Dirt is honest and pure. Kimberly Phinney has gone to the edge of this life and come back to remind us of unending beauty and boundless grace. Line by line, page by page, Phinney draws us from our worries and fears, lifting our chin to the promise of restoration. This book gives us something to hold onto and remember when we need something to hold onto and remember. What a gift this collection of poetry is.”
—Tanner Olson, author of Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
“There is something so special about the poetry of Kimberly Phinney and Of Wings and Dirt. Her poems are like quiet psalms of gratitude and prayer, redolent with all the ways we heal, grieve, and grow in a world that sometimes feels too angry and loud. Her poems are a crackling campfire in the long dark of night, whispering, ‘Come here, dear friend. Be safe now. Come here, rest, and listen for a while.’”
—Nicholas Trandahl, author of Mountain Song: Poems
“Of Wings and Dirt is a poetry lover’s dream book. Kimberly Phinney offers deep words that will make you catch your breath as well as exhale. The care and intention Phinney has taken to pen hard and tender words to paper is evident, as is the hope offered to her beloved reader. Accept this warm embrace of belonging. The masterfully crafted words you read here will likely mirror your soul and you will know, like I did, that you are seen and held.”
—Jodi H. Grubbs, author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale
KIMBERLY PHINNEY
Kimberly Phinney is a professor, counselor, and writer. She’s been published in Ekstasis, Fathom, Humana Obscura, Wild Roof Journal, Truly Co, Calla Press, Radix, The Dewdrop, and many more. She is editor and founder of this literary community, www.TheWayBack2Ourselves.com. In 2024, her poem “An Ode to Hark, Dark Nights” won the Audience Choice Award in the Bright Wings Poetry Contest with Ekstasis Magazine and Makers and Mystics. In 2023, her poetry collection won runner-up with Fathom Magazine’s poetry contest. A doctoral candidate in community care and counseling, Kimberly holds an M.Ed. in English and studied at Goddard’s MFA program in Creative Writing. She was featured on Good Morning America for a national award and teaching her students through critical illness in 2023. Her debut poetry collection, Of Wings & Dirt, was published with Wipf and Stock in spring of 2024.