Recent Reviews for Vernon J. Davis Jr.
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Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 8/16/2009 5:25:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful and so eloquently spoken in your writing.
Many Blessings
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 6/17/2008 11:39:07 AM
Beautiful work, Vernon....Unique and inspiring....I wish you all the best....Sophia
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 2/15/2008 3:02:58 PM
This shows that the black symbole means beauty, I always admires the blacks, it is to me the symbole of struggle and human freedom.
Jackson aniefiok
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 8/12/2007 8:33:12 AM
"To grasp Her, to embrace Her, to
even love her
would be loving love Itself
And what more would a man, want
Desire, or need
Love is the Beautiful Black woman"
So reads "Love Is," the opening poem of Love, Is, The Beautiful Black Woman, the debut collection of poetry by Vernon Davis. A moving tribute to the prevailing attributes of Black womanhood, Davis' opus is altogether penetrating, wistful, and at times amusing. Its purpose is to extol the collective virtue of all African-American women, and it accomplishes this feat in a number of ways.
Consider this passage from "You Are The Sun":
"You are the Sun
that shines love into
his heart, and gives
warmth to this soul."
And this one from "Blackness Divine":
"She is the Creator.
She is Love.
She is that fantasy
That men are always wanting of."
Such vivid depictions are indicative of a humble respect and admiration almost too great for words.
Of course, when dealing with the all-encompassing subject of love, one must be prepared to take the good with the bad. Davis masterfully conveys this sentiment in "Deception":
"When I first met her,
she was beautiful.
Tight fitting clothes,
long flowing hair,
a sweet lovely smile...
But, when I saw her the
next morning,
she was wearing an oversize bathrobe
and what little hair she had
was in stubby braids..."
He also reflects on the woes of unrequited affection in passages such as this one from "Faded Warmth":
"Then your sister came and said, It's Time...' Do you have to?' I asked. `Yes,' you replied. `My husband is here, waiting.'
In a word: "Ouch."
If you're looking for one piece to sum up the essence of Davis's collection, though, the aptly titled "Passion" does it best:
"Her Name is Passion
And
We All Want Her
**Why?**"
Love, Is, The Beautiful Black Woman is a rewarding read, a treatise on the essence of desire and compulsion. Once you've read it, you'll find yourself celebrating the virtue of that someone special in your own life who you'll never see the same way again.
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 8/4/2007 9:10:11 AM
Damn that was sexy. I'm white( mostly) and this just made me quiver all over for some sweet brown sugar myself....
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 7/30/2007 4:24:58 PM
I love this excerpt and I know that I will enjoy the book that much more. Your words are indicative of the type of Black man that sistahs want in their life. That true Sincere love.
May you be prosperous in all your endeavors.
Thank you for the tribute.
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 7/30/2007 3:01:54 PM
I own this book and I'm just sorry that it took me so long to go out and buy it. It is spiritually uplifting, empowering, funny, nostalgic as well as deep, dark yet lighthearted. Above all it pays tribute to the beautiful black women we are inside and out. Some of my favourites 'Deception of the 1st Magnitude' - a tale of the beautiful woman you go to bed who isn't necessarily the same one you wake up with. 'Hot Chocolate' - I read it and came away feeling that I am her, 'Maybe I will Succeed' - despite what some men think -there's some hope for them after all, 'What is a Woman Like' & 'Curves' - a positive tribute to our individuality.
A recommeneded read for any woman who wants to be uplifted and honoured in verse.
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 3/24/2007 12:27:53 PM
Beautiful poetry....What a wonderful tribute to what I agree are beautiful women.
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 2/12/2007 10:22:44 AM
I love the very idea that you have titled your book Love Is The Beautiful Black Woman. It is so great to hear a male speak so highly of Black Women. That I just had to say Thank You.
Love,Is,The Beautiful Black Woman (Book) - 11/24/2006 9:45:47 PM
I simply love the excerpts to your book, and certainly appreciate your tribute to us! You are the wondeful type of Black Man we seek to have and to hold... Thank you from us all, from the bottom of our hearts!
RM Green
Clouds (The Eyes Above) (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 7:00:20 AM
well done
A Nubian Kiss (Poetry) - 11/12/2009 6:54:32 AM
it is a nice poem keep it up
ONLY (Poetry) - 10/14/2009 5:37:41 AM
This is so hauntingly beautiful.
ONLY (Poetry) - 10/13/2009 12:35:58 PM
...'ONLY'...EVEN SOUNDS...LONELY. MUST BE TERRIBLE WHEN ONE DOESN'T REALIZE...THEY ARE NOT EVER... 'ONLY'. THIS IS A GREAT WORK - ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
ONLY (Poetry) - 10/13/2009 12:17:53 PM
Vernon,
You show your sorrow in so few but powerful words.
Mary
Your Fingers (Poetry) - 9/27/2009 10:41:18 PM
very beautiful and thought provoking words of love that build the love sky high!
The YOU (Poetry) - 8/6/2009 9:49:37 AM
...AND IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS....'YOU' CAN ONLY BE...WHAT 'YOU' WAS MEANT TO BE...NO MATTER WHAT YOU WANT 'YOU' TO BE. WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
ALWAYS (Poetry) - 6/26/2009 12:33:55 AM
Your muse...this is so very lovely.
Your Fingers (Poetry) - 6/19/2009 2:49:49 PM
WOW!!! This just about says it all, lol. Phew! Cold shower poem :)
Midnight Mistress (Poetry) - 4/23/2009 3:22:17 PM
So TRUE and So WRONG! In my opinion
she preys on the weak, and don't believe in commitment!
It takes effort and self-control, little do they have~!
Like your poem, speaks volumes!
Stay Positive!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings and Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady SHEExooo
YOU sure get into a woman's head, as I have a few poems getting into a man's drifting brain myself. Lvoe your expressive style!
ENIGMA (Poetry) - 4/23/2009 12:05:31 PM
YOU got that right, a woman's Perogative! I say....
Great uplifting empowering poem Vern!
STay Positive!
Love the essence in your heart!
Warmest Blessings of Peace, Love and Light, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
To be an enigma is such a blessing from the soul!
A Salacious Look(For Just...Only Me) (Poetry) - 4/23/2009 9:09:14 AM
For (maybe) just that BLESSED GIVING "Moment"!
WOW Vern. what a salcious gifted way of expressing your wanting!
I sure hope she has eyes/etc. for YOU (ONLY YOU)
I would ask, or pass her a short sweet note, you won't know, till you take action!
Be sweet and discreet and you may just have your ANSWER! I so hope so, for you!
Good Luck! and YOU write beautiful and honest!
I am a faithful follower/Tracker! I will try to read a few more while I am here...now...
Stay Positive!
Come by my den, when you can and see if your heart and soul is touched!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love, Light, Peace and Inspirations, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
P.S. Her fine inspirations got you a writing! and writing you sure did! A
Beautiful yearing kinda' Poem!
A Salacious Look(For Just...Only Me) (Poetry) - 4/22/2009 1:27:39 PM
Well, she caught your attention, huh? Perhaps it is "for just only you"....
Be always safe,
Karen
A Salacious Look(For Just...Only Me) (Poetry) - 4/22/2009 12:39:15 PM
After this great introduction, Vernon, I hope
it was only for you. -gene.
She Sits On A Shelf (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 1:26:47 AM
Fantastic poem,take care
Edwin
THE RIGHT RELIEF (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 1:25:30 AM
Excellent poem,take care
Edwin
Miss Fabulous (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 1:24:14 AM
Good poem,take care
Edwin
ON THIS DAY (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 1:22:05 AM
Great poem,take care
Edwin
A Nubian Kiss (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 1:20:39 AM
A well written poem,excellent work,take care
Edwin
A Nubian Kiss (Poetry) - 3/8/2009 5:38:26 PM
Very well done indeed..stay safe and well...Hugssss
A Nubian Kiss (Poetry) - 3/8/2009 8:17:50 AM
Very well done, Vernon! A delightfully creative and refreshing poem!
A Nubian Kiss (Poetry) - 3/5/2009 4:01:33 PM
Vernon,
This is a very interesting poem with a unique point of view and rich in feeling and expression.
John
ON THIS DAY (Poetry) - 1/18/2009 7:59:59 PM
God Bless you!
Talent you have in abundance!
God Blessed you.com
Amen!
One-Way Love (Poetry) - 11/9/2008 12:59:13 PM
I like the title especially the use of the words "One Way" because everyone talks about the one when being in love. However, there are so many heartbreaks along the way to finding the one that it gets frustrating like a one way street. You travel it and can't go another way so you just have to keep on keeping on until love comes out of nowhere and swerves right in front of you. I think this piece is right on point. I can say I've been there but I won't Yield because there's only One Way to Love and that's All the Way! I really enjoyed this piece brother. Oh yeah are you any kin to Sammy Davis Jr. because you kind of got that cool about you in your photo. Anyways Take Care & Keep writing the Real Bro Davis!
THE RIGHT RELIEF (Poetry) - 8/28/2008 1:39:49 PM
This is truly to the point and delicious!
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