Soul of Man: The Written Voice: Vol. 2

By Joel R. Marshall

Soul of Man is the testimony of one mans journey through the most essential of all emotions: love. Marshall unleashes his utmost personal accounts and pours his heart into every word, letting his soul guide his path. Through the poems in this brave volume, Joel speaks both of the wonderment love brings and the damage it causes. He writes of loves hope, commitment, and temptation. His pen holds nothing back and his hand screams his angst with great abandon. Through it all, Marshall discovers that love, at its core, does not just conquer the heart but also heals the soul. How do you measure the soul of a man? Simple: Its impossible. Its only when a man is brave enough to bare his soul and share with us its tapestry woven with secrets, love, emotion, and magic that we can even begin to wrap our mind around its value, its beauty, and its magnificent light! How do you measure the soul of a man? You dont. You appreciate it, especially one as beautiful as that of Mr. Joel MarshallTony Enos, Recording Artist.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 9, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453555989

Joel R. Marshall

Joel R. Marshall was born in Los Angeles and raised in San Diego but found his home in Massachusetts where he currently lives with his husband. He founded the website, The Written Voice where known and unknown poets are able to showcase their works of poetry to a world wide audience.

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SOUL OF MAN

The Written Voice: Vol. 2

Joel Marshall

Copyright © 2010 by Joel Marshall.

Library of Congress Control Number:          2010911700

ISBN:                  Softcover                            978-1-4535-5597-2

                            Ebook                                978-1-4535-5598-9

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CONTENTS

Falling

He Put The Hurtin’ On

An Ode To Love

Let’s Make Incredible

Our Summer Day

Testify

Ready

A Love Making Poem

Red Pillow Talk

This Thing Called You

WTF

Unfair

Yesterday’s Mist

My Heart Won’t Let Go

In Spite of Love

All the Mistakes We Made

Love It, Just For Me

Seven

She Is Home (for Rachael)

I Want To Believe

Soul of Man

Moon’s Shadow

Always

You’re Not Good

Electronic Innuendo

X X X

I Am

Dungeon

3 Minutes

Wounded

Prism

Ask Me Why

Four Blessings

Club Scene

The Band That Plays

Anticipation

The Perfect Body

Trust In It

Body Language

Black Brotha, Latin Lover

He Is Poetry

To Pieces

Does It Feel Good?

Point Me Towards Tomorrow

I Love, Love

The Most Profound Phrase

Engulf

The Sweetest Passion

Soldier

Could Be Something

It’s amazing how a few years can change everything. In darkness there will always be light. I consider this latest volume to be my light. Now the inevitable must happen:

Big Daddy you hold my heart. No matter where you go and for however long, I’ll be here. To my mother, sisters and brothers, the love of family is the most unconditional.

Alex, through the worst of it you stood by me. You let me cry on your shoulder, screamed with me in anger and smiled with me when my life started to make sense again. It’s because of your support that I learned how to stand on my own. You truly are my best friend. Hubi.

Liz, your kindness and honesty is inspiring. Not only did you weather this storm with me you even helped me edit it. Maria and Paula, we have been through so much together. I look forward to growing with you just like our waistlines and families. You ladies are my rock. I love you.

To my co-workers, Kerrilee, Gail, Kristin, Ed, Norm, Mike, Joanne, Lolli and the neurosurgical staff and faculty at CHB, thank you for supporting me as I crumbled many times in the office, disappeared for days on end and zoned out on several occasions as I tried to pull myself together.

Fred, you showed me love and stability and what counts in a relationship, lessons I’ll never forget. Leon, you made those days that were dark, the right little moments of brilliance I needed and for that I am so happy we were able to remain friends.

Kristin M. and Mike B,