Books by Dr. Frank Clark

Meet the author at book signing and reading events around South Carolina.


⭐️ #1 New Release in Children's Poetry

⭐️ #1 New Release in Children's Poetry

Positively Haiku, Part 2: Peace, love, and discovery in 17 syllables

Words have power.

They dare us to dream, to inspire, and to love.

Positively Haiku, Part 2, introduces the importance of finding healing through nature in easy-to-understand-language.

All you need are three lines and seventeen syllables.

Positively Haiku is accompanied by guitar, piano, viola and cello music created by Nan Avant. You can listen to the music on Nan’s website.

 

Positively Haiku: Illustrated affirmations in 17 syllables

Words have power.

They can encourage, challenge, and heal.

Positively Haiku introduces positive, healing truths in easy-to-understand language.

Helping your child grow into a positive self-image starts now.

All you need are three words and seventeen syllables.

Positively Haiku is accompanied by guitar, piano, viola and cello music created by Nan Avant. You can listen to the music on Nan’s website.

 
 
 

Watch a special message from one of Frank’s most treasured little readers.

 

 

Poetry

 

The Other Side

The Other Side is Frank Clark’s first published collection of poetry. In this self-published work, Clark shares forty-two poems inspired by people, places, experiences, faith, and friendship.

 
 

Published Poetry

Dr. Clark is prolific poet who uses his creative side to provide a voice and raise awareness for issues pertaining to mental health and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You can also find a collection of his poetry published on Psychiatric Times.

 
 

Poetry Set to Music

Dr. Clarks has collaborated with composers both nationally and internationally who have set his poetry to music. His works have been performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic and the Wild Beautiful Orchestra.

 

Three Songs to Poems by Frank Clark

The world premiere performance of "Three Songs to Poems by Frank Clark" by Gordon (Dick) Goodwin. Songs: Foggy Brown Sugar, Infant Moments, Partial Absence - Full Forgiveness. Featuring Johnnie Felder, tenor

"Claire" by André Godsey - Wild Beautiful Orchestra

Ronnie Crisp & Audrey Shia, violins

Josquin Larsen, viola • Phil Norman, cello

Laura Kimmel, mezzo-soprano

Taylor Gonzales, conductor

Poetry by Frank Clark • Music by André Godsey

Performed 9/30/23 at First Universalist Church of Denver, Colorado

Invitation to the Wild: New Music from the Walden School and Friends

 
 

"Daddy-Daughter Waltz" by Michael Frank - Wild Beautiful Orchestra with Kim Robards Dance

Poetry by Frank Clark • Music by Michael Frank • Choreography by Kim Robards

Johnnie Felder, tenor • Wild Beautiful Orchestra

Taylor Gonzales, conductor

Kim Robards Dance

Michael Bateman and Abril Gonzalez, dancers

Performed 9/30/23 at First Universalist Church of Denver, Colorado

Invitation to the Wild: New Music from the Walden School and Friends

"Invitation from the Chair" by Michael Frank - Wild Beautiful Orchestra with Kim Robards Dance

Poetry by Frank Clark • Music by Michael Frank • Choreography by Kim Robards

Johnnie Felder, tenor • Wild Beautiful Orchestra and Chorus

Taylor Gonzales, conductor

Kim Robards Dance

Rachyl Kirk, dancer

Performed 9/30/23 at First Universalist Church of Denver, Colorado

Invitation to the Wild: New Music from the Walden School and Friends