Misread Lines

<p>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.</p>