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Marcus Gregory Taylor

“Brown Eyed Soul Man”

I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia State University graduate.

The Work: Author of “The Wait Is Over” and “Being Single Is Cool”; Stage plays “Search Light” and “Measure Of A Man”; Written one man show: “Being Single Is Cool”; Co-wrote and appeared in stage play “Christmas In The Hood”; appearance in stage plays “Power Of Prayer”, “Except A Man Die” and “Gift Of Love.

A regular on BET gospel reality show “Spiritual Para-Medics. In 2015, feature in the DVD, Brown-Eyed Soul Man.
Award/Prizes/Recognitions/Titles: Winner of the 1988 Mrs. Deborah Unchurch's “Most Dependable” Award.
Writing Favorites: Jon Acuff, MistaFunn, Langston Hughes, Ty Scott, John Donne, Sophia Thakur, Skyzoo, and Eric Roberson.
Genre/Style of Writing: Poetry, Spoken Word, Stage dramas, Short Stories
Started writing in 1995
My perfect day (writing this is a single man) starts off in prayer, go workout, eat a big lunch, workout again, listen to music while writing the most epic piece of literature ever, then fall asleep in front of the tv while eating pizza and/or wings.

Poems

  • Why I Write
  • Your Name
  • Poem 101
  • Poem 201
  • Poem 301
  • Bye, Bye Queen
  • Untitled
  • Uncomfortable

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