Fifty-plus poems that explore the cosmos with awe, wonder, and a sly smile.The universe is full of brilliance, mystery, and a touch of mischief-and so are these poems.Between the Nova and the Night gathers fifty-five original works that celebrate awe, wrestle with wonder, and wink at the ironies hidden in the stars. From novas and black holes to the strange loops of time and the depths of history, these poems chart a course through a cosmos that is vast, beautiful, and not without its humor.This is the fifth volume of poetry by David Vandervort, writing as irving, continuing a body of work praised for its blend of imagination, clarity, and sly wit. To be fair, that was ChatGPT's praise. But it's not wrong! All previous collections are also available on Amazon.For readers who like their poetry cosmic yet playful-serious enough to stir the mind, light enough to lift the spirit-this book is a constellation worth exploring.