The Tilting Planet

The poems capture David Marshall's reflections on significant personal and global events throughout his life, which spanned from his birth in 1916 in Middlesbrough to his involvement with the International Brigade in Spain in 1936. His diverse experiences as a Civil Servant, Theatre Scenery Builder, and Master of a Thames sailing barge enrich the themes of his work, offering a poignant commentary on the historical context of his era.