David was born in December of 1952. Mr. Thornburgh spent 40 years in the desert in Southern California, before moving to Northern California and then arriving in Durant Oklahoma, on December 25, 2007. Among other aspects of his life David is a poet. David pulls inspiration for his poetry from his life experiences, his political and social views, and his observations of life and the human condition. David heard about a local poetry gathering and is a proud member of Lost Street Poets.