Thomas Smith is an author, poet, and former university professor. I have written poetry since high school for a number of reasons, including to encourage my wife to marry me. As an academician I have published over sixty articles and book chapters in the scientific literature. As a poet, I have published limericks, haiku, and short poems in several literary journals. I am inspired by our family, the outdoors, our travel opportunities, and our astonishing life experiences.
When not writing poems, I enjoy photography, graphic arts, learning new things (every day), and seeing life through my grandchildren's eyes.
“The Search for King” is an enchanting tale of adventure and self-discovery. The birds needed to elect a king. The birds flocked to the Meeting Tree. Blackbirds made a quick decree: Black feathers will be compulsory For the bird that king will be. Blackbirds’ intent was not hard to see, To make one of them the nominee. Read More
