Robert M. Shelby was an American poet (November 3, 1935 Joplin, Missouri - March 15, 2016, Benicia, California).[1][2] He served as the poet laureate of Benicia, California from 2008 to 2010.[3][4]

Born in Joplin, Missouri, Shelby grew up in Los Angeles, California.[5] After serving in the United States Naval Reserve, he attended the University of California, Berkeley,[5] and moved to Benicia in 2002.[5] He published many poetry books including Leaves Away, Quick Americana, The Thousand Story Pagoda, Woman in a White Cap,[4] Flying Apples, Falling Parasols, Music From The Bones, Quick Orientalia, and Raining Down Dogs, Bouncing Up Cats, And A Few Birds [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Poetry of Robert M. Shelby". robertmshelby.com. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "Poet Obituaries". Benicia Library. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Poet Laureate 2008-2010". Benicia Public Library. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Benicia selects new poet laureate". Vallejo Times Herald. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 Brown, J.M. (5 June 2006). "Through 74 years, Benicia man quietly works on discovering himself, and his poetry – June 5". Vallejo Times Herald. Retrieved 15 October 2019.


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