Colors of a Man: Tribute to African-American Men
by Tia Stewart
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Author: Tia StewartEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-11-06
ISBN: 1432738186
Number of pages: 88
Publisher: Outskirts Press
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Book Review: A fine collection of poetic verse and famous quotes
Summary: 5 Stars
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (01/10)
Ms. Stewart combines sound advice with poetry. With her utilization of famous quotes from such people as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Rev. Jessie Jackson, Sr., and others, she emphasizes the points she is trying to make. Though her poetry is about African-American men, her poetry can relate to all readers. In the beginning of the book she has a footnote for the ladies. She includes a cautionary note, just to tell them that it is not alright to be in an abusive relationship. Ms. Stewart continues this cautionary trend further in the book in poems like, "Arrogance," "Collateral Damage," "Boys Stink," and others.
What a contrast in another one of her poems called "Black" where she goes a little overboard describing the perfect African-American male. "Perfect in shape, form, deed and purpose," she continues to relate facts like, "he could do no wrong, he never snored he just slept loudly."
Then again, in "Chocolate Chips" she makes mention of the loving man. She portrays him to be such a soft-spoken romantic. But that is what makes this an interesting book. In a matter of a short 63 pages, Tia has given the reader not only the good, but the bad and the ugly of the African-American Man. The unique part of it all is that what she has to say, can apply to not just the African-American Man, but to any man. What she mentions in "Colors of a Man" can just as easily apply to White Men, Yellow and Red Men too.
There is more to this book than just the poetry and quotes on its pages. Ms. Stewart brings out certain traits and aspects of the "African-American Man that has been diminished in our modern society." I thought "Colors of a Man" was an intriguing and interesting collection of thoughts.
"Colors of a Man" by Tia Stewart was presented in a stylish way by a gifted writer. I gave it a strong A and consider it well worth the money.
Summary of Colors of a Man: Tribute to African-American Men
NEW POETRY BOOK RELEASEColors of a Man: Tribute to African-American Men
"Colors of a Man: Tribute to African-American Men is poetry about African-American men and the women who love them. In this poetry novel, to truly love someone entails not just sensual love, but emotional love, spiritual love, psychosocial love, and mental/physical love and health/wellness love. "African-American men are compared to the great masterpieces paintings.
"The relationship with our men should mirror that between young lovers. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of their beloved mate, melting under the tender touch, finally succumbing to the moment after hearing sweet serenades of love, longing, and anticipation.
The beginning starts with a simple caress, a calming chord that cherishes their contribution to their Community. Family community. Work Community. Church Community. Everyday Community. Shoulder to shoulder, the young couple embrace,
Planning for the new life that will blossom out of their love.
They will shoulder the responsibility for their offspring together.
At the climax, we yell, scream, and celebrate in quiet solitude about these special men in our life."
The poem above is entitled "Black Night."
All of the poems are my own intimate fictionalized reflections about the men in my life and our world community. Says noted new author, Tia Stewart.
Tia Stewart is Virginia's newest African-American Poet, and by far one of the most talented poets for the new millennium. Using some of the same southern style and celebrated genres as famous poets, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, and Nikki Giovanni, she handles tough subjects such as prison incarceration rates for our black youth, domestic violence, interracial love, cougar relationships, media views of African-Americans relationships, black family values, Christian marriages, and pastors in the pulpit, and many others in her series of poetry books, "Colors of a Man".
"Colors of a Man: Tribute to African-American Men, definitely delivers as the title would suggest. It is a must-have item for your Christmas wish list. It is a book that speaks to all black women, and to the generations. All of the poems are specifically "engineered to be multiple metaphors," with various meanings depending on the individual reader. The way the author weaves hip-hop like poetic rhythms, with poetic techniques such as alliteration, hyperbole, personification, echopation, and onomatopoeia and then combines the poetic rhyme rhapsodies into the final poetic masterpieces, is pure poetic genius.
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