Butterfly Nebula

Butterfly Nebula is a collection of poems that explore the intersections of the physical universe, the divine, the human, and the constantly unfolding experience of being "one thing in the act of becoming another." It features creatures and cosmic phenomena that vivify and reveal our common struggle toward faith and identity, and invites the reader to enter a transformative world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Winner of the prestigious Backwaters Prize in Poetry, Butterfly Nebula spans the vast expanse of the sea and the boundless reaches of space, seeking to unravel the intricate intersections of the physical universe, the divine, the human, and the ever-evolving experience of being "one thing in the act of becoming another." Within these pages, a vibrant tapestry of creatures and celestial phenomena come to life, illuminating our shared quest for faith and identity. The longing and metamorphosis of the human heart and soul are reimagined in an otherworldly landscape adorned with firework jellyfish, sea slugs, stingrays, praying mantises, butterflies, moths, moons, stars, and celestial events ranging from the enigmatic presence of dark matter to the awe-inspiring remnants of Keplers Supernova. As we navigate through this captivating collection, we are invited to embark on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of our inner selves and embraces the vast expanse of the cosmos.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496236104