Through his poetry he blends spirituality, politics, and identity into verses that can be fiery calls to action or humorous abstract musings verging on the absurd. He has self published two books of poetry, Harlequin Fires and When The World Was Round, and has been featured on several live albums from the improv jazz band The Undoctored Originals including Life Is Fine and Appalachia Rising. Marcus is the host and organizer of Wide Open Floor, the monthly open mic style variety show at Barking Legs Theater.