Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches

A warm‑hearted portrait of Midwestern life unfolds in this lively collection of poems and sketches, written in the homespun dialect of the Hoosier countryside. The verses capture everyday moments—children’s games, humble labor, and the simple joys that echo through fields and porches—while the accompanying sketches give listeners a vivid sense of the people and places that inspired them. The poet’s affection for his community shines through, making each piece feel like a friendly chat with a neighbor who knows how to turn ordinary scenes into memorable verse.

The book also offers a glimpse into the creative spirit of a self‑taught writer, whose candid reflections on learning, love, and loss are rendered with humor and humility. Listeners will enjoy the rhythm of the language, the occasional slip of spelling that adds charm, and the sincere emotion that underlies every line. It’s an invitation to hear the music of a bygone rural America, still resonant with the universal pulse of ordinary lives.