Shoals of Starlings Press is thrilled to announce the release of Matt Thomas’s second poetry collection, Ghosts In Your Joints. Building on the voice established in his debut, this collection is a beautiful meditation on the art of noticing—where each observation becomes a revelation. Matt’s poems explore love, ageing, and the fragility of the body, finding grace and meaning in the everyday moments we often overlook. Whether it’s the simple act of making tea or the quiet frustrations of navigating a partner’s chronic illness, each poem feels like a love letter to the world and the wonder of it all.
With a unique blend of tenderness and honesty, Ghosts In Your Joints invites readers to pause, look closely, and discover the beauty in the ordinary. Matt Thomas doesn’t offer easy answers, but instead, he finds meaning in life’s uncertainties, crafting a collection that feels deeply human and profoundly connected.
Join us in celebrating this remarkable work, where noticing is more than just seeing—it’s a way of saying “I love you” to the world we all inhabit. You can purchase the collection here.
