He read from several collections, including Extraordinary Measures , published recently by the University of Alabama Press.
Thought offering some insight, the work trades triteness for originality.
Those pieces, Thomas said, reflect what he called the poet's obligation to observe all that surrounds him. Those autobiographical works range in topic from marital disillusionment to frustration in academic politics and were treated sincerely, and with humor. Thomas' sense of humor, coupled with an adept literary style, make him accessible to an audience. Thomas' readings are strong for he augments his poetry with anecdotes and banter, breathing life into words from the printed page. Polished, posed and professional, Thomas works best in the personal setting of a reading where he tailors the presentation to the audience.