Sea, Sands, Poems, Pictures

By Tracy Ferguson Cooper

Sands, Seas, Pictures Poems is an interpretive look at the beaches of America and the Caribbean. This body of work through photographs and poems which accompany them exposes the natural beauty of people, places and things in a beach setting. This is an account of famous venues and some not so famous. It is an expository of pleasantries and scenarios. We, the creators of this collection find it a joyous journey . . . and we hope that you feel the same.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 28, 2011
• ISBN: 9781491868171

Tracy Ferguson Cooper

About the Author Tracy Cooper, a graduate of The University of Delaware with a bachelor of arts and science degree in Theatre has always had a passion for writing poetry. Mr. Cooper was born in May 1963 in the city of Wilmington, Delaware. He is the son of an english valedictorian-Doris Cooper and an artist Franklin Cooper Jr. He is the youngest of six siblings. Tracy developed a penchant for writing poetry at the age of twelve. In addition to writing, Mr. Cooper has also acted in quite a few amateur theatrical roles. Currently Mr. Cooper is employed in the field of education and now resides with his wife Poinsettia in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. About the Photographer Paul Romagnoli, born to a family of the photograph. His Father, Aldo, has run a small photo shop since 1959. A graduate from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Politcal Science and Minor in Black American Studies. Yearbook photographer while attending Glasgow High School. He is the oldest of four sons to Aldo and Susan Romagnoli of Newark, Delaware. He is currently a stay at home DAD and resides with his wife Amy and daughter Amelia in Bear, Delaware

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© 2011 Tracy Ferguson Cooper All Rights Reserved.

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First published by AuthorHouse 07/11/11

ISBN: 978-1-4634-0560-1

978-1-4918-6817-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011908268

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Contents

Hush! Twilight Speaks

Old Man Healing

Speedy Footsteps

Askance From The Sea

Old Boat By The Sea

Four Hours Away

Upon Me You Lay

There Lies The Sea

Fences Before Wonder

Good-Bye, Good Night

Eye Candy

Cruisin’ On The Pch

A Family

Easy

Jam

My Home Down By The Sea

I Wasn’t Alone

Atlantic City (First Time Loser)

Flavors

My Freedom, My Dream

Professional Volleyball

Refreshed

Old Family Home By The Sea

Strong Tower By The Sea

Thrill

Hideaway By The Sea

Wrong Day

My Beach, My Second Home

Disaster

Global Changes … For The Better?

Houses Of Rainbow Row

In St. John, I’m Free

Trevor, My Dog, I Love You!

Father And Son

A Moment In Time

What Appears Underneath

Poetry by Tracy Ferguson Cooper Photography by Paul J. Romagnoli

From Tracy:

To my dearest Poinsettia,

Thank you for bearing with me all these years and accepting me for who I am (a poet and a worker bee). We’ve struggled, but by God’s grace we survived. Again, I’m indebted to