Silas House's All These Ghosts Blends Love, Loss, and the Northern Lights

Silas House, a former state poet laureate of Kentucky, has released a new poetry collection. The book, titled All These Ghosts, came out in September and explores themes of loss, natural disaster, and the northern lights. One of the poems, Northern Lights, was inspired by a rare sighting from his home in Appalachia. House had long assumed the phenomenon could only be seen in places like Iceland or Alaska. The experience brought communal joy and wonder to him and his husband of nearly 20 years.

The poem is a love letter to his partner, reflecting the magic House finds in everyday life. He sees love as the most powerful form of magic. The collection as a whole weaves together personal and universal moments of awe and sorrow. The new volume offers readers a mix of intimate and wide-reaching reflections. House’s work continues to celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. All These Ghosts is now available for readers to explore.