Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Great Poet of Dayton
There are many famous individuals who come from the city of Dayton, such as Orville and Wilbur Wright, two brothers who caused Dayton to be known as, “The Birthplace of…
Triad (Experimentations on a Theme)
The following is a trio of original poems that I composed during the morning hours of Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 of 2019. The “theme” for each of these works…
Poetry in Your Pocket
On Thursday, April 11, Sinclair held a “Poem in Your Pocket” reading in the Library Loggia as part of the Sinclair Talks series. The reading took place from 12:30 p.m.…
Baker’s Beat: Poetry in E-Motion
The power of words is undeniable. They can cause nations to rise and fall on a whim while stirring the minds and hearts of people everywhere. This was evident…
Poetry Pick: Planet Hollywood
Walking across the shore some half hour from where we had our first date, I did not expect the waves to hit me so far on land.
Poetry Pick: need
The unspoken words mingle in my mouth dance to the tip of my tongue try to escape my throat and I don’t let them because words can change a life,…