Alpha. Cosmogony. Cosmology. Existential. Existence. A poetry collection designed to spur the imagination and ignite deep thinking on becoming, emerging, and being. Ponder the philosophical implications of each poem by award-winning authors and poets Derek R. King and Julie L. Kusma, as each poetic piece asks you, like the Latin word 'extistentia' itself, to become, be, arise, emerge, come out, and appear. "This book is so profound in its search for the meaning or purpose of our existence or be(ing)...a powerful reminder of our unique identities, but it also shows us that we are part of the same energy—we all share in that. What makes us an individual also makes us partners in creation." Jill Yoder, Editor