Marc-Daniel Paul, Neighbor

Marc-Daniel Paul, born in 1994 in Haiti, Port-au-Prince, is a young writer who was compelled to migrate to the United States in 2006 for security purposes. With an incredible passion for art, poetry, and many other forms of creativity, Marc-Daniel has excelled both academically and intellectually; creating an unlikely impact on his fellow schoolmates in the state of Florida. He has written many creative pieces such as poetry, memoirs, and songs, through which he portrays his unique yet ethically-grounded beliefs. Marc-Daniel grew up in a large family of seven. The values and ethics instilled in him by his determined and hardworking parents are reflected throughout his work. He has won many 1st place poetry gold medals and honor ribbons, as well as two consecutive “Best Overall Student Language Mastery” trophies in the state of Florida. Despite having encountered many struggles in the course of his life, Marc-Daniel has successfully yet achieved many goals at a young age. His dedication and passion for his beliefs have exceedingly served him well in converting his dream into his reality. He currently lives in Brockton, MA, and plans to attend college in the fall of 2012 to study political science. In his 1st published collection titled “Breathing Ink”, Marc-Daniel displays his take on a line of thematic units such as love, life, nature, God and so on. With his charisma and persona, there is no doubt that Marc-Daniel will become an influential and memorable figure in the years to come.