Product Description

A mature poet, Larry Thomas has an extraordinary gift which has evolved through decades at his craft. Thomas explores the natural world of Texas--its animal icons like the Hereford or hawk or rattlesnake, the larger-than-life geography, which is the stuff out of which legends are made.

Thomas captures the spirit of place within larger truths that "travel well," as editor Billy Bob Hill explains in his introduction. Hill also takes careful note of the poet's deft alliteration and just-right compression of language as he urges readers to enjoy Thomas' poems for their Texas elements but also the worldly art therein.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #282180 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 88 pages

About the Author
Houston resident LARRY D. THOMAS has published six collections of poems, many of which have won awards; his seventh poetry collection, The Fraternity of Oblivion, was published by Timberline Press in 2007.

Customer Reviews

A true poet Laureate
Larry Thomas writes with a delicacy, expertise, and respect that is breathtaking. The world of contemporary poetry is crowded with poets who try to overwhelm with volume and self-indulgent angst. With startling images and short, exquisite lines Larry separates himself from that babbling group. His work stands high and alone as poetry that does what poetry is supposed to do: make us remember how beautiful life and the sound of words can be.