Universe by J. Larry Nance

“The streets were full with empty life” Poetry is a powerful source of emotional release, like a cathartic experience; however, far too often poetry is belittled and rarely ever taken seriously. Poets find refuge in their words, and use them to ask piercing questions about the realities of the world. In Universe, J. Larry Nance’s mission is to prove the seriousness of poetry while answering questions about the cosmos. Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of life and death? What happens before we’re alive, and do we return to the same point after death? Nance’s poems are thought- provoking and evoke questions about our existence. Who are we and why are we here? Universe is a compilation of poetry addressing the unique issues of cosmology. “The streets were full with empty life,” a poem in the “IO Saturnalia” compilation, discusses the ethereal elements of one’s life. The beautiful aspect of poetry is that it is open to myriad interpretations. This poem epitomizes the chase tha