Poems Out Loud

About the Book

Poems Out Loud are poems that reflect events and changing times, inspiring different feelings and reactions. Most have little merit but some will amuse, cause reflection and be worth your reading. The cadence of the spoken word will surely enhance your experience should you decide to read this little book of poems.

About the Author

William Charles Kelsch was born in Bismarck ND on September 2nd 1932, the middle child of the seven children of Clemens and Mary Roche Kelsch. Bill gradated valedictorian from Mandan High School in 1950, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN in 1953, and a Juris Doctor degree, from the University of North Dakota in 1956. He lived and practiced law in the city of Mandan, ND, retiring after 42 years. He served as Morton Co. States Attorney, ND State Representative, Constitutional Convention Delegate and Chairman, ND Parole Board. He Married Joan Wise in 1954, having four children, Steven, Thomas, Mary and Jean with seven grandchildren. His daughter Mary died in 2010. Bill wrote the poems in this little book over the years as inspired from time to time.