Muse in the Wells
by Wayne Pernu
In Muse in the Wells, poet Wayne Pernu journeys through frozen landscapes, forgotten roads, restless spirits, and the thin boundary between life and death. Rooted in the North Country’s stark beauty, these poems weave myth, memory, solitude, faith, aging, loss, and the search for meaning. From snow-covered forests and abandoned towns to crows, storms, and moonlit roads, Pernu’s work blends old folklore with deeply human questions. Meditative yet haunting, his voice confronts mortality and unseen forces. For readers drawn to lyrical poetry and mythic landscapes, Muse in the Wells lingers like winter wind through pines—stark, resonant, and unforgettable.
Born in Montana and raised in Northern Minnesota, Wayne Pernu spent time in Minneapolis and New York before settling in Portland, Oregon. He began writing poetry at an early age, and his work has been translated into Russian.
