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
