The beauty of nature can be appreciated in every creature and place, from a tiny, squirmy worm to the majestic, rushing Niagara Falls. In Kenneth K. Chan's new poetry collection, A Night of a Blue Bird, both the small and the sublime are examined and celebrated.

This collection opens with a wistful poem full of fond memories and features both the titular bird and the poet examining his past. Chan is inspired by the events of his own life and touches upon nature, philosophy, love, and humanity. He's led two lives: one as a brilliant scientist and one as a thoughtful poet. The...