A lyrical celebration of nature, emotion, and the deeper rhythms that move us.
Structured in four sections—one for each season—New Moon traces the delicate arc of the year and the inner transformations that mirror it. From the delight of spring’s first unruly bud to the fierce liberation of self-expression, to the ache of a heart that “beats for death like a cadaver’s womb,” these poems explore the full expanse of human experience with honesty, beauty, and deep emotional intelligence.
New Moon is a collection of formal and rhyming poetry by Claire Boyce—introspective, sensual, and richly attuned to the shifting seasons. With language as lush as the landscapes that inspire it, Boyce invites readers into a mindful, heart-centered dialogue with nature, love, loss, renewal, and the unspoken emotional currents that shape our lives.
Many of the poems are written in formal verse, often in Claire Boyce’s signature iambic tetrameter—a meter she has studied extensively and wields with precision and grace.
Each season is accompanied by a full-color plate of Boyce’s vibrant nature paintings, offering a visual echo of the poetry’s atmosphere and emotional resonance.
To enrich the experience, New Moon is paired with an original companion album composed by Boyce. Ethereal, immersive, and rooted in the same seasonal themes, the music extends the book’s emotional landscape—inviting listeners to feel the poetry not just on the page, but in the body.
Together, the book and album create a multi-sensory journey through the cycles of nature and the inner worlds they awaken—an offering of solace, inspiration, and the beauty of truly being present.