The Earth's Suspension in Time
Momentary Experiences and Understandings
by William N. Thomas IV
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About the Book
This book is an intricate collection of poetry that delves deeply into the nuanced intersections of memory, personal experience, and the transient essence of existence. Through this compilation, the author invites readers to engage in thoughtful dialogues that traverse the vast realms of collective consciousness. His work encourages contemplation on how individual moments can be suspended in time, ultimately contributing to our broader understanding of life itself. Central themes of transformation, connection, and the fluidity of experience resonate throughout the poems, creating a rich narrative particularly relevant to millennial readers who are navigating the complexities of middle-aged adulthood in an ever-evolving 21st-century landscape.
Across the collection, Thomas skillfully employs a diverse array of poetic techniques, serving as both paint and mixed media on a vibrant musical canvas. His use of figurative language is particularly compelling; metaphors such as "the river floods," "dimensional portals," and "molecular marbles" illustrate the intricate relationship between inspiration and motivation. These striking images evoke a sense of cosmic exploration while simultaneously anchoring the reader in the tangible realities of human emotion and experience. The structural composition of the poems often reflects the fluidity of thought and feeling, utilizing enjambment and repetition to create a rhythmic cadence that mirrors the ebb and flow of memories and sentiments. This musicality not only enriches the reading experience but also invites readers to engage deeply with both the thematic content of the poems and the emotional resonance of the carefully chosen language.
Across the collection, Thomas skillfully employs a diverse array of poetic techniques, serving as both paint and mixed media on a vibrant musical canvas. His use of figurative language is particularly compelling; metaphors such as "the river floods," "dimensional portals," and "molecular marbles" illustrate the intricate relationship between inspiration and motivation. These striking images evoke a sense of cosmic exploration while simultaneously anchoring the reader in the tangible realities of human emotion and experience. The structural composition of the poems often reflects the fluidity of thought and feeling, utilizing enjambment and repetition to create a rhythmic cadence that mirrors the ebb and flow of memories and sentiments. This musicality not only enriches the reading experience but also invites readers to engage deeply with both the thematic content of the poems and the emotional resonance of the carefully chosen language.
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Dr. William (Hapi) Thomas (Ma'at)
Washington, DC
Dr. William N. Thomas, IV has been an educational leader for the past twenty years in urban public and public charter schools. Dr. Thomas is on the faculty at American University's School of Education, serving as the as a Professorial Lecturer and Director of their Policy and Leadership Doctoral program where he teaches courses centered around antiracism in education, humanizing methodologies for practitioner action research and the influence of Popular Culture on educators. His research interests focus on race and equity in education and how marginalized stakeholders can gain more access, opportunities and empowerment in public school settings.