In the Depths: Interplanetary poems inspired by the first-ever, caving, space analog in Portugal
Inspired by the Caving Analog Mission: Ocean Earth and Space (CAMões) where the author lived and carried out research for seven days and six nights with an international team in Gruta do Natal cave in November 2023. These poems were written during nights spent in the cave.
"As humanity ventures into uncharted realms of space exploration, with a return to the moon and dreams of Mars, there is a growing need for individuals capable of perceiving the 'soul of space'. These individuals must not only describe these experiences but also evoke sensations that allow others to feel and touch the profound mysteries that lie beyond." ~ Mona Nasser.
They are reflections on confinement, isolation, Earth, and the cave as a significant and sentient part of that experience. The author examines how the cave inspires space exploration.
ISBN: 979-8-9902879-0-7