Thomas: Pain and Poetry (Inside the Mind of a Poet)

***Being a creative introvert type, Thomas takes a little time to warm up. The first 10 minutes of this episode will seem slow, but is key to understanding the type of person and will connect dots as the show goes on. Thomas is a different kind of guest to what we have brought on, but a main goal of Bold Perceptions is to show different perspectives. Thomas Shumate, a successful artist from Minnesota, takes Nick inside the mind of a poet. Thomas shows listeners the creative world of poetry, using writing to heal, and 'taking the leap'. In this episode, Thomas performs his award winning poem, 'Anything', and dissects it for the audience. Finding your inner creativity and expressing it is a challenge for everyone, and in this episode Thomas explains how to tap into that creative 'flow' and how to release it to the world. Misread Lines - Thomas Shumate https://www.amazon.com/Misread-Lines-Thomas-Shumate/dp/1524599492 "Misread Lines is a compilation of poetry written over the course of four years. It contains themes of romance, animals, nature, destruction, self-reflection, and internal insecurity. Each poem is episodic to the nature of the book itself, yet many share common themes. Beginning on December 20, 2012, and ending in December 2016, Misread Lines follows the growth of Thomas Shumate as a poet and, simultaneously, as a person. Each poem is an emotional chapter into the realm of his thoughts. Through colorful imagery, storytelling, metaphor, and strong adherence to slant rhyme, assonance, and alliteration, Thomas artfully portrays the conflict within himself and his life." Thomas Shumate - "Anything" (Video of Thomas performing 'Anything') https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLC5PJtWBigV3yB7TF-IemjuP5VFz4q5CR&time_continue=7&v=CTMJOc-UvKY

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