The Long Decay

by Britta Jenson Pitzl

The Long Decay is a collection of poetry that attempts to capture moments between moments, the white space between stanzas. Britta Jenson Pitzl's words are dripping with nostalgia and explore the complicated nature of holding memories close alongside present. Growing up feels like deteriorating- our bodies and our circumstances change and it sometimes feels like one big extended autumn. Beautiful, sometimes. Ending, inevitably. This debut collection explores the idea of growing up and coming to terms with that.

178 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2021

Reviews

[Jessika Glover]

The book is stunning. It’s the sort of scrapbook of remembrance & longing which only comes around once in while, like comets & sneaky love.
I want the world to read this.
Because lines like,
“I’m slipping into palpable nothing” are a familiar tangible thing for me.
And,
“The nature of oceans is to separate
The nature of stars is to cross”
Reads to me with the sort of aching exhale I’ve been breathing lately.

[Jaime]

This was one of the most beautifully curated collections of poetry I have ever read. Britta Jenson Pitzl weaves her poems with faded vintage photographs from the late 1800s / early 1900s, and the effect is quite difficult to describe. Raw, aching, poignant, wistful, at times searingly intimate - like the lingering traces of perfume left behind long after the wearer has departed.

[Iona Wayland]

This is such a beautiful collection of grief, resilience, and memories.

[Mathilda Moore]

This poetry book is something to really take in. Every poem is a decadent work of art. I highly recommend this collection to anyone who enjoys poetry, and even those who typically may not consider poetry.