About the Author
Don Iannone is a writer, poet, photographer, business school professor, and complementary medicine therapist. He is the author of twenty nonfiction, poetry, and photography books. His latest nonfiction work, Stories from an Hourglass, narrated his life's journey, enriched by the contributions of countless others. Don holds doctoral degrees in Divinity and Philosophy. His formative years unfolded in Martins Ferry and St. Clairsville, nestled in the heart of Eastern Ohio. Don and his wife Mary, call Greater Cleveland home.
About Chasing Cosmic Butterflies
Allow me to introduce you to this second edition of Chasing Cosmic Butterflies. The journey began with the book's initial release in 2016, and since then, the ideas behind this book have evolved. This collection of poems delves into the enchantment of reality and the reality of enchantment. It's a treasury of poems infused with contemplative humor. In this renewed edition, many of the poems have undergone a significant transformation, carefully reworked to resonate with the ever-shifting landscapes of today's world.
Cosmic butterflies, a whimsical metaphor for our deepest dreams, fantasies, visions, and ultimate life goals, flutter through the very fabric of our existence. Like the ethereal and delicate creatures they evoke, these aspirations are a source of boundless beauty and wonder in our lives. They represent the profound yearnings that drive us forward, the aspirations that stretch the limits of our imagination, and the relentless pursuit of what makes us feel most alive. We are all cosmic butterfly chasers in the grand tapestry of human existence. These dreams, whether they involve achieving personal success, experiencing profound love, making a lasting impact on the world, or simply finding happiness, are the threads that weave our life stories. They inspire us to spread our wings and venture into the unknown, to dance with the possibilities of the cosmos, and to embrace the extraordinary potential that resides within each of us. As we chase these cosmic butterflies, we discover the brilliance of our existence and contribute to the ever-evolving narrative of the universe itself.
As a special treat, I have included a section at the end of the book containing my analysis of fifteen of the poems. As a preface, the poems in this book reflect my desire for rhyme and musicality in my life. This desire guided the writing of this collection.