The Unspoken Word is epic poetry depicting difficult to discuss realities that mainstream society shuns. The accomplished and clever author, an experienced print and photojournalist, uses the traditional writing style of epic poetry to portray non-traditional pandemics. Thigpen's spoken word poetry paints engaging narratives of uncelebrated lives. The poet possesses a deep passion to liberate the lost. The Unspoken Word is an artistic collection of inexplicable lifestyles written to educate, entertain and challenge readers in effort to create change.