Poetry
Jakob Chapman is a published poet and enjoys writing poetry that anyone can enjoy. He often writes science fiction and fantasy poetry and is greatly influenced by Roger Zelazny. He is currently working on several poetry projects that are available or that will soon be available. Jakob's poetry has been published in Rapids Review, Salmagundi, Inscape, MindFlights, Tanka Journal, Three Line Poetry, and Crosscurrents.
2008
Decisions 2000 & 8: Revisited Edition
Featuring award-winning poems, this collection of poetry captures the pleasant dynamic of everyday life along with the unexpected complications. Decisions 2000 & 8 is poetry anyone can enjoy.
This Revisited edition includes new ebook format and revisions of several of the poems.
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2024
Shadow Systems
This AI illustrated book of poetry explores the dark side of systems of and agency. Inspired by fantasy and reality, these poems are fixated on creation and destruction in all its horror. Each poem has its own image uniting poem and image in new, exciting ways.
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This collections of poems is sure to appeal to imaginations both young and old.
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Forthcoming
Victim of the Adjacent Possible
Born out of his graduate work at Tiffin University, this collection of poetry is formed out of much of Jakob Chapmans published poems, a culmination of nearly a decade of his work.
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Separated into two sections, Actus Reus and Mens Rea, this collection explores the annals of the adjacent possible, with specific emphasis on motive, capability, and state of mind. Jakob Chapman's literary skills are on full display, but keeps each poem accessible to any audience.
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Publishing soon!
Forthcoming
Brief Understandings of the Infinite Moment: A Collection of Poetry Written at Church
This collection of spiritual thoughts explores the nature of salvation and the role of Christ in the poet's life. While the poet never claims to have all the answers to his spiritual questions, these poems provide insight into the relationship between savior and the man who hopes to be saved.
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All poems were written in church.
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This project is currently under construction.
Forthcoming
Wood Archipelago
Written from the perspective of a substitute librarian, this collection of poetry explores the nuances of creation and collecting. This collection also explores the meaning of temporary work, and the challenges of independent publishing.
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Journey to the Wood Archipelago where words and poems find their home.
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This project is currently under construction.