Articles written by Vanessa Davis

I have been writing since I was eight years old, but I really didn't become serious about writing until I was in High School.

Although I went through my childhood and adolescence thinking that I would become a doctor, my heart was truly in writing; but writing

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Escape: 14 of 30

Karma Prologue: Evanne's escape Evanne's cares went flying out over her sunroof along with the clothes she grabbed from the open suitcase of her past. I am free, she thought, and the open road is exactly what I need right now. She put her left hand, which was filled with clothes, out of the opening and let them whip out as s...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am: 140 of 192

Woman First, Last, Forever Do you know who I am? I am a mother. I am a child. I am holder of knowledge and keeper of legacies I am creator and I am the created. Do you know my name? I am the teacher and I am the taught I am tangible yet I cannot be touched My essence flows free as the Nile For Africa is my home I am ruler of...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dear mother: 70 of 91

Unconditional Love not deserved Love unearned She gives it to me Unconditionally Pushing me then pulling me Closer to God A love reciprocated between us two She sustains me She holds my heart Because she knows it's fragile All I am is because I studied Her She is my lighthouse pointing me in the right direction Maternal inst...