Theresa Davis
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Influences
My main influences are Alice Lovelace and Charles "Jikki" Riley! I am one of those people who actually love their mom and dad.
Pablo Neruda, Langston Hughes, Audre Lourde, Octavia Butler (not a poet but a kick ass writer), T. S. Elliot, Leroy Brown and Dunbar are a few.
Anyone who maintains their integrity in all things. Those who have the ability to live, laugh and love!!
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...I do not love you as if you were salt-rose or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms, but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers. Thanks to your love a certain fragrance, risen darkly from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where, I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride, so I love you because I know no other way than this: where "I" does not exist, nor "you," So close that your hand on my chest is my hand, So close that your eyes close and I fall asleep. -Pablo Neruda
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Thank you Artemis for the video!.................................................................
Sounds Like
The very talented and special Sista Seuss.....Oh, wait that's me!
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Born into a family of writers and entertainers, Theresa Davis was drawn to the arts. She has expressed her artistic abilities in several mediums. She designed and created Ebony Angels (a line of hand-crafted dolls), Mental Notes (hand-crafted books), started a clothing line for children, and creates visual art using mask making and poetry. A teacher for 19 years, currently teaching middle school using the arts across the curriculum. In 2002, Theresa joined forces with her mother and brother to form the spoken word performance group MoDaSo (Mother/ Daughter/ Son) and released two music CD's "This is for Family" and "The Uncivil War”.
Theresa forged an impressive start as a solo performer, winning poetry slams and featuring at spoken word venues around Atlanta. In August 2005, working with the incredible Dawn Axam movement and words came together in a beautiful collaboration. The poems "Killer" and "Warning Signs" were choreographed as a part of the debut of Mrs. Axam's new dance company. She reclaimed her "Cunt" in the Vagina Monologues sharing the stage with Eve Ensler, Jane Fonda, Pearl Cleage, and the fabulous Doria Roberts. A supporter of Men Stopping Violence she has shared her voice with Bernice Johnson Reagan (of Sweet Honey in The Rock), Doria Roberts and Yolo Akili.
She has self published three collections of poetry "Torn", "Head Games", and "Rock Star Poet". Her Indy recordings include Touched, Rock Star Poet, Theresa Davis is a Poem-o-sexual Live at Eddie's Attic and Rock Star Poet the DVD. She is currently working on a new book of poetry "Poems With the Word Love in Them" and two books of fiction to be completed in the fall of 2009.
Theresa is a member of Word Diversity Collective, Cliterati, and the 2006, 07, 08, and 09 Nationally ranked Art Amok Slam Team.
Theresa can be found raising hell at protest rallies and marches as well as many spoken word venues around Atlanta including Cliterati, Mocha Match, Java Monkey and Kat's Cafe.
Her children Imani (21), Tia (20) and Zion (9) are her constant sources of energy and inspiration.
Theresa, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy listening to your poems. I heard you perform "Breathing Lessons" about a month back at Javamonkey. Thank you. -Christen
Jah love is holy,For I and I, And when we get, to Zion,Jah will bless us all.Jah will bless us all.^ Amazing SISTAH THERESA DAVIS^ I wish you and yours great days all the ways. I Love You !
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
Hi My Friend,So often we get caught up in our daily livesthat we sometimes forget people that are special to us.So.... I’m taking this time to stop by and say, I’m thinking of you and hope you are doing well. Have a very Blessed Night, tonight and always. Enjoy your weekend as well.Paris
