Seven uni-verses is a pamphlet of poems dedicated to humanity’s exploration of the universe. There’s nothing quite as bold and beautiful as committing to venturing the brutal colossal desolation that is space. Every (civil) space launch carries not just hardware but hope. The act of exploring the void makes humans special.

As someone who has dedicated his work life to space, I’ve written these verses over the years to attempt and capture the sheer intensity of emotions and intellectual ambition the cosmos and its exploration evokes. While my poems are intended to be read by everyone, many lines allude to technical concepts for those in the know to savor. A few key references as well as backstories are mentioned in the endnotes.

About the author

Jatan Mehta is a globally published space writer, journalist, and invited speaker. He writes Moon Monday, the world’s only blog & newsletter dedicated to the exploration of our Moon by countries worldwide. Jatan loves poetry, and has an innate desire to merge it with his first love—space. His space blog and more about his work can be found at https://jatan.space.