Where Poetry Meets Engineering: Finding Meaning in the Ordinary

What happens when an engineer, farmer, conservationist, and poet looks at the world through the same lens?In this episode of Beyond the Draft, Imma sits down with Matt Thomas, a poet, smallholder farmer, engineer, and author whose work explores awareness, nature, time, relationships, and the meaning hidden inside ordinary moments.Matt built a 30-year career in software engineering before turning his attention more deeply toward poetry and land stewardship. His unique journey raises a fascinating question: what could engineering and poetry possibly have in common?We explore curiosity, creativity, writing, farming, technology, nature, and why paying closer attention to everyday life can completely change the way we understand it.Matt also shares insights into becoming a published poet and the writing practice behind his collections, including Cicada, Dog & Song and Disappearing by the Math.Connect with Matt:🌐 Website: Matt Thomas's website📸 Instagram: Matt Thomas🧵 Threads: Matt Thomas