Henry Lee Thomas is a multifaceted artist whose interests span a wide range of subjects. His unique perspective on the world, shaped by diverse experiences and deep introspection, allows him to find poetry in unexpected aspects of life. He writes about anything that interests him and on which he feels he has something to say. His work is therefore sincere and reflects his insatiable thirst for knowledge and his profound contemplation of the human soul.
RISE celebrates the diversity of our beautiful planet and its inhabitants and it unveils harsh truths that need to be faced before we can experience total-world transformation. Most importantly, it inspires us to dive deep within ourselves and truly introspect, especially during these uncertain times fraught with fear, racism, and societal collapse.
This collection of poetry and flash fiction stories hits hard at emotions which are ever present in the human psyche. These emotions dictate how we navigate through life. It also force us to rethink the narrative relating to many current issues we are facing today as well as to challenge us to address these issues. Key topics include love, loss, family, race, nature and other interactions we have with the earth and each other.