Robert Timmons, also known as Sleight, is a Houston-born poet, performer, and storyteller whose work blends vulnerability, rhythm, and intention. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Sleight discovered his passion for poetry as a way to process life’s challenges and transform them into art. He is the author of Behind the Smile and the creator of the spoken word album eight twenty eight, a melodic fusion of poetry and R&B soundscapes now streaming on all major platforms. His short film “do you think of me?”—inspired by one of his poems—has been selected by 16 film festivals, earning multiple awards and honors. Through every medium, Sleight uses poetry as a bridge—connecting emotion, faith, and shared human experience.