Robert was born may 8th 1969 with a birth defect known as spina bifida. A disability that has not stopped him from achieving success in his life. Robert serves as an Advocate for the disabled, an on going effort to to better the rights of all Americans with disabilities. He is an International poet-writer with well over 900 publications Published worldwide. In 2000, Robert was nominated as one of the best poets of the 20th Cen.
Just most Resently, he was nominated for the pushcart prize, an award giving to Outstanding Poets & Writers. Robert is also a Guinness & Ripley's World Record Holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for his record, was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps throughout the community.
PEACE OF MIND
Carry me out the ocean, where my drifting
thoughts flow free.
Guide them to a far distant land, that only
the mind can see.
There I shall paint a great portrait, of what
this world should be.
A place without senseless wars, and human
poverty.
by Robert M. Hensel
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