concordia discors—Latin for “harmony in discord”—is a contemporary poetry collection that explores the beauty of contradiction. Across 37 poems, Courtney Dunbar weaves together love and loss, chaos and order, nature and mankind, inviting readers to linger in the spaces where opposing truths coexist.

These poems move fluidly between lighthearted whimsy and deep introspection, pairing playful imagery with searching questions about time, instinct, memory, and meaning. From tender reflections on grief and connection to surreal moments of wonder, concordia discors offers a voice that is both curious and honest—unafraid of complexity and rooted in feeling.

This collection does not seek to resolve life’s tensions, but to honor them. It is a book for readers who find truth in paradox, beauty in uncertainty, and resonance in the in-between.

Perfect for lovers of contemporary, introspective poetry, concordia discors is a debut collection that invites you to feel deeply, question freely, and find harmony in our collective humanity.