David Farren was born in Ledbury, Herefordshire. He was the second of five children who grew up in Blackheath in London. David later settled in Kent with his wife and family. His earlier career was in Financial Services. He subsequently moved into supporting people with learning disabilities which, although less lucrative, he found personally more rewarding. With three children and six grandchildren, David draws inspiration for his poems from his observations of children’s imaginations and other aspects of family life.