The mundane and sublime (and all points between) are the sources of the poetic insights Thomas Matthews presents to his readers. “Middle Ground” is a collection of poems written in a voice that gives rise to a balanced and grounded point of view. This book was written with the aim that the poems would offer an easily accessible sort of wisdom. Poetic techniques, such as rhythm, rhyme, and meter, are employed to create good poetry. The subject matter of Thomas's poems is refreshingly varied. In reading Thomas Matthews's poetry, his audience will find both clarification and humor. All these elements come together in “Middle Ground” to comprise a poetic experience that is both enjoyable and instructive.
