In 1954, Otis W. Danner had several poems that were copyrighted and published in a small booklet that was called "Twilight in the The Smokies". In this booklet, Otis stated that his poems were "dedicated to my wife, who has demonstrated as both a wife and mother, the fine characteristics of our mountain people". These poems are presented as it shown in the booklet.

		Twilight
		Beauty
		In the Beginning
		Old Man Trouble
		Rushing By
		There's Changes Being Made
		Someday
		The End