Poem of the Week: Theresa Davis

            

                 

Because She Thinks She Is Going To Hell  

 

honey

you are not being judged

because your bones decided

maybe in a moment unplanned

to rest near my bones

passion has no punishment

except the ones

we place upon our own hearts

I mean

we were runaway trains that night

and I was wearing my voice

at just the right decibel

you never stood a chance

besides

I understand those urges

that make you question things

like sexuality and I want to know

what this feels like

regret doesn't live in my heart

it simply can't afford the rent

and I am no test dummy

no one takes advantage of me

without my permission

if your tongue is tied

my prayer is that your thoughts are not

I am drawn to all things beautiful

and like it or not you were

you are beautiful

I mean

we were a head-on collision that night

and I never saw you coming

well

until I did 

-Theresa Davis 

Used by permission. 

From After This We Go Dark, Sibling Rivalry Press, 2013. 

 

Theresa Davis has been a member of the ArtsInterface, Co-founder of Art Amok Slam Team, Women of the World Slam Champion (2011), poet in residence as the 2012 McEver Chair of Georgia Tech University, Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, co-producer of the staged poetry performance with Jon Goode "Wish You Were Here", and was honored by the City of Atlanta by declaring May 22 "Theresa Davis Day."

 

In July 2012, Theresa released her Chapbook Simon Says, poems about teaching and anti-bullying themes. This project, in partnership with the City of Atlanta's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, is a call to action to bring about an end to bully culture in our children's classrooms. In 2013, Theresa released her first published collection of poems entitled After This We Go Dark with Sibling Rivalry Press. 

  

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Poetry as Connection: A Workshop with Theresa Davis

Poetry as Connection: 

A Workshop with Theresa Davis

Sunday June 16, 2013 

2-4pm

@ The DC Center for the LGBT Community 

1318 U St. NW 

Washington, DC 20009

Poetry as Connection invites participants to create an original piece of work from a prompt and image that incorporates personal experiences. In this workshop we will discuss, share and receive feedback from the group followed by a discussion and tips on performance, how to put your poem in your body. World Champion Slam Poet Theresa Davis will facilitate.

All Levels Welcome! 

 Limited to 20 participants.

Workshop fee: $25. Scholarships available.  

All participants must register in advance.    

Register Now!

Theresa Davis is the mother of three and was a classroom teacher for over twenty years. She reclaimed her love for poetry ten years ago after the loss of her father. Since then, she has been a member of the ArtsInterface, Co-founder of Art Amok Slam Team, Women of the World Slam Champion (2011), poet in residence as the 2012 McEver Chair of Georgia Tech University, Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, co-producer of the staged poetry performance with Jon Goode "Wish You Were Here", and was honored by the City of Atlanta with a proclamation making May 22, Theresa Davis Day.

In July 2012, Theresa released her chapbook Simon Says poems about teaching and anti-bullying themes. This project, in partnership with the City of Atlanta's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, is a call to action to bring about an end to bully culture in our children's classrooms. As a contracted author, with Sibling Rivalry Press, Theresa has released her first published collection of poems entitled After This We Go Dark.

June Sunday Kind of Love

June Sunday Kind of Love 

Featuring 

Theresa Davis

Sunday June 16, 2013 

5-7pm

Busboys & Poets 

2021 14th St. NW

Washington, DC 20009

Hosted by

Sarah Browning & Katy Richey

$5 online or at the door

As always, open mic follows!

Co-Sponsored by Busboys and Poets &

Split This Rock

Theresa Davis is the mother of three and was a classroom teacher for over twenty years. She reclaimed her love for poetry ten years ago after the loss of her father. Since then, she has been a member of the ArtsInterface,  Co-founder of Art Amok Slam Team, Women of the World Slam Champion (2011), poet in residence as the 2012 McEver Chair of Georgia Tech University, Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, co-producer of the staged poetry performance with Jon Goode "Wish You Were Here", and was honored by the City of Atlanta with a proclamation making May 22, Theresa Davis Day.

In July 2012, Theresa released her Chapbook "Simon Says" poems about teaching and anti-bullying themes. This project, in partnership with the City of Atlanta's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, is a call to action to bring about an end to bully culture in our children's classrooms. As a contracted author, with Sibling Rivalry Press, Theresa has released her first published collection of poems entitled "After This We Go Dark."

  

*This event was supported in part by Poets & Writers 

Photo of the Week: Alix Olson and Theresa Davis

This feature highlights a different photo each week from the 2008 festival. For more photos from the last festival, check out Split This Rock's Flickr.



Poet Alix Olson reads from Word Warriorsas poet Theresa Davis listens.

Photo Credit: Jill Brazel