Elegy to Black Diva

About the Book

“Elegy to Black Diva” is a series of poetry that is a journey into the many phases of love gained, lost and sought after. Written by author Sam Tatum, it is a grand voyage of emotions that can only be fully appreciated by reading and submerging yourself into the mind of a true romantic. “Elegy” is a book for lovers that can be read alone, enjoyed when read together and definitely to be shared.

“Elegy” reads like a song with the music rising out of the heart. Prepare to fall in love with fantasies that can come true.

A pearl sparkling in a rippling stream under the noon sun. The sound of the wind as it brushes the surface of the ocean. The softness of a baby´s breath.

All of these are your name.

In my mind, you sit atop my thoughts.

In my heart, you rest easy on the lulling beats.

In my eye, you consume my vision.

And my ear hears nothing but your voice calling my name.

About the Author

Sam Tatum was raised in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. After graduation he attended Prairie View A & M University on a football scholarship where he first began to realize his love for writing. But, it was not until after the death of his second wife that he published his first novel. Sam Tatum now resides in Dallas and writes. He enjoys the live jazz of his brother’s band “AJ and New Breed”, art, working out, reading and photography.