Circle Me Son: Consider Your Smallness

J.L. Kaul invites readers to embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos in "Circle Me Son: Consider Your Smallness." This captivating collection of fifty ekphrastic poems expertly combines awe-inspiring NASA images with a sweeping array of poetic forms. Steeped in the grandiosity and antiquity of our universe, the collection contemplates the profound history of the human condition through the telescopic lens of J.L. Kaul's life, loves, pains and faith.

From Shakespearean-style sonnet to gripping free verse, delicate haikus to enchanting ghazal, "Circle Me Son" embraces the spectrum of poetic expression, weaving an exquisite tapestry of emotions and cosmic wonder. Lush threads of scientific detail and literary references are stitched into the fabric of each poem, making this collection accessible to avid stargazers, literary scholars, and novices alike.

At the genesis of "Circle Me Son," J.L. Kaul found herself being discipled in the wonder of the creative world by her two small children as they gazed in amazement at shimmering stars in the night sky. With degrees in History and Linguistics, she endeavors to translate that indescribable marvelment with timeless metaphors and allusions. Each thoughtfully crafted poem calls upon the reader to consider their own place in the vast expanse of creation, to reflect with curiosity, to connect with awe.

Come, join J.L. Kaul on this breathtaking exploration of the cosmos. "Circle Me Son: Consider Your Smallness" is a celestial journey that will forever change the way we perceive ourselves within the boundless realm of the stars. The book stirs us to linger on the precipice of our own smallness, inviting us to fall into the thrilling depths of contemplation, faith, and cosmic entwinement.