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Something About Me and My Book:: Vernon J. Davis jr. has been writing poetry since the early seventies. He was first inspired by Langston Hughes's poem "Impasse", which started his journey and adventure into the world of poetry and the spoken word.Vernon's very first published poem,"Beautiful Black Woman"(the basis for his poetry book) came out in 1978 in a magazine called Black Forum. More poetry followed in other magazines like SoulWord and Dawn, a magazine supplement to the Los Angeles Sentinel, an African-American newspaper.Mr. Davis has also taught Creative Writing and recited his poetry in talent shows, Church gatherings and open-mike forums. He is still inspired by and in awe of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni and Maya Angelou. His Idols.His creative collection of Love poems,"Love,is, the Beautiful Black Woman" is his 1st book. Vernon's 2nd book of poetry--"The Emosewa Woman"--was released Feb. 14th, 2010. He is currently working on his 3rd Book of Poetry, "Her, She, Woman"

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THE CHRISTMAS STORY-POEM

MAN WITH THE GOLDEN WINGS

by

Vernon J. Davis Jr.

It is Christmas Eve

and the snow is falling

on a lonely little house

in the countryside.

Come..., let us go inside and listen.

In this house, a little girl lies asleep

in her bed.

But sleep she… Continue

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