Burning Horses: Poems from the Heartland

In Burning Horses, Iowa poet Mathew Snyder writes a searing search for meaning in the Midwest. He explores his lifelong affection for the prairie in and around Iowa and finding renewal in empty spaces inside and out. This debut collection shares poems from 2022 to 2025 that carry ruggedness and tenderness in a heartfelt tribute to the land, family, manhood, grief, and loves lost and found.