A Necessary Explosion by Dan Burns Paperback Book 9781733279444

ltpgtltstronggtA Necessary Explosionltstronggt is an act Dan Burns performs daily to expel the stories pressing on his mind Only by getting words down onto the page can he make room for all that comes next Exploring the themes of life love family writing music travel history and humanitys future this collection artfully conveys the words of a craftsman in relatable accessible poemsltpgtltpgtIn quotAfterimagequot a man struggles with his diminishing memory but takes comfort in knowing that he can always recall the image of the only woman he ever lovedltpgtltpgtquotWorlds Travelerquot stands as a dedication to and remembrance of Ray Bradbury and his influence on the authorltpgtltpgtquotA Necessary Explosionquot explores the cranial pressure that builds as a result of lifes experiences and the need for humans to release that pressure to surviveltpgtltpgtEach of the seventyfive poems in this collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a hopeful poet and storyteller They will make you consider your place in the world and leave you contemplating the magic of poetryltpgtltpgtCover art and ten custom interior illustrations by the incomparable Daniele Serra Stephen King Clive Barkerltpgt