The poems will explore varied themes: fantasies ranging from time travel to the endless quest for happiness, nature in both its grandeur and anomalies, what passes for progress, legacies of the famous and infamous, locations that offer contentment or anxiety, and a retrospective on meaningful experiences. Some poems will examine historical events and their cast of characters including artists, environmentalists, industrialists, farmers, ethnic minorities, scientists, children, and folk heroes. Others will focus on unusual moments—challenging, humorous, troubling, or at times comforting.