Poems And Notes
Bacon Bits: Poems and Notes is a raw, introspective collection of poetry by Donald Marriott, composed in the wake of a life-changing stroke. The work is divided into two parts ‘Bacon’ and ‘Bits’-and reflects a spontaneous prose style reminiscent of Jack Kerouac, while drawing inspiration from Pete Townshend’s inclusive, emotive writing and Bob Dylan’s lyrical storytelling. Themes include anxiety, love, gratitude, memory, and the passage of time. The collection is intended to connect deeply with readers who crave authenticity and emotional resonance.

Donald Marriott is a husband and father of three children. He is a former tennis stand-out receiving an athletic scholarship to High Point University in High Point, NC where he received a degree in English Literature.

Fans of spontaneous prose and Jack Kerouac will love Marriott’s appraoch to writing poems. Influenced by Pete Townshend and Bob Dylan styles Donald. Marriott has written a collection of wonderful prose about life, relationships, self doubt and passion.