Voices of Reality

About the Book

The poems of David Marshall are the poems of a man with an insightful, sensitive , soul-searching heart. They come from some deep endless stream of pure consciousness. His words cleanse and purify the listener for a last, one has found another soul who really understands and relates on a very deep human level. These poems are universal in their approach and personal in their impact on you heart. David Marshall gives you an insight into his soul, a picture that would never be seen merely from a conversation; But when he reads from his work there it is, the insight, wisdom and history of a storied life transferred into words that transverses years of a life attentive to the sights and sounds of the world around him bringing that world to life with words, words, words…Poetry.

About the Author

David A. Marshall was born in York, South Carolina where he graduated from Jefferson High School.             

He subsequently relocated to New York City and continued his education by graduating from Baruch College.

He had aspiration of becoming a professional baseball player, but that ambition fell short when he sustained a severe back injury.

He always had a penchant for writing and wrote voluminous  song lyrics before falling in love with poetry.

He writes poetry to appease that relentless inner voice and to  share some of his most clandestine thoughts and insights with others.

His sources of inspiration come from God, Social Intercourse and Nature.

He is currently working on another book of poetry and novel.

Marshall’s works have garnered a host of awards and his artistry has been published in the United States as well as in Rome.

The Poet resides in Harlem, New York and has a daughter Tori who is a Rap artist.

He is currently working for a non-profit organization as a Financial Consultant in Harlem, New York.