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Thomas A. Thomas

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March 11

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Thomas A. Thomas is an acclaimed poet, photographer, and editor whose work explores the intersections of memory, nature, and the human spirit. Living gratefully in the Pacific Northwest since 1981, Thomas brings a rare blend of emotional honesty and lyrical precision to his art.

His most recent collection, My Heart Is Not Asleep (MoonPath Press, 2024), a tender and courageous meditation on love, loss, and resilience in the face of Alzheimer’s, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, as have several of his individual poems since 2022. The book and his body of work have earned him nominations for Best Spiritual Literature (2025 & 2026) and recognition as a Finalist in the 2025 Washington State Book Awards.

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Thomas Thomas liked Sarah's review of My Heart Is Not Asleep: "This is truly lovely although of course difficult in places. The writing feels more authentic than similar titles-- raw but not wrung out, not performative, more honest. A good selection for public libraries. Program topics: none Discussion prompts: n" Read more of this review »
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Thomas Thomas and 2 other people liked Julene's review of My Heart Is Not Asleep: "My Heart is Not Asleep, by Thomas A. Thomas is a poetry book that invites the reader into a personal love relationship and its loss. Through his eyes we witness the devastating effects of Alzheimer's. In his poem, "Because the Words," he expresses th" Read more of this review »
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