The Tradition Jericho Brown’s The Tradition. This Pulitzer-winning poem explores race, history, and nature. A haunting, essential reflection on American justice.

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I wrote this poem as an exploration of things I like. I found that I could think of a lot of things I used to like but dont as much anymore. I suppose we change a bit as we grow.
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This poem started with the title. I reflect often on how much life can change you. It's a bit dramatic and you dont even know its happening until its done. Now its just an old me.
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When I Think Of Her
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This poem is one of my earlier duplexes. I enjoy reading it and its circular nature is satisfying. This is a heavily edited poem that I think could still see a few changes.
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AiryArri - Speechless
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I can be a bit selfish. This poem is full of the difficulty communicating i experienced in my last relationship. It is rough when you cant seem to get on the same page as someone. I was still compelled by love.

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Another duplex. This one is called Holy Ascent. It's a love poem and its bit dramatic as you can tell by the title. I wrote this as a sort of celebration, the title is meant to signify a bit of transformation. #poem #poetry #duplex #jerichobrown #duplexpoem #spokenword

Another duplex. Maybe this or sonnets for now. I feel anxiety in my relationships that makes me seem an outsider. At times I can't keep up with my heart. There are those who make you whole regardless. Thanks for listening!
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My first reading post ! This poem is a duplex, a 14 line form written in couplets. There's more to it but that's not so important. Thanks for listening! More to come soon.
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Stand Peace on this planet Or guns glowing hot, We lay there together As if we were getting Something …

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The Tradition by Jericho Brown - A Review by Maddy Templeman - The Broken Spine Jericho Brown is the author of three collections of poetry which have won prestigious awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, the Whiting Award, the Paterson

"Jericho Brown’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Tradition reshapes the poetic landscape with unmatched power and poignancy."

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Jericho Brown (born 1976)

The Virus Dubbed undetectable, I can’t kill The people you touch, and I can’t Blur your view Of the pansies you’ve planted Outside the window, meaning I can’t kill the pansies, but I want to. I want them dying, and I want To do the killing. I want you To heed that I’m still here Just beneath your skin and in Each organ The way anger dwells in a man Who studies the history of his nation. If I can’t leave you Dead, I’ll have You vexed. Look. Look Again: show me the color Of your flowers now. - Jericho Brown

Jericho Brown: a poet of fierce beauty and unflinching truth. 🔥 His work blends intimacy and resistance, crafting verses that pulse with rhythm, history, and raw emotion. Celebrate his powerful voice in contemporary poetry. #JerichoBrown #Poetry

Jericho Brown American poet Jericho Brown was BOTD in 1976. Born Nelson Demery III in Shreveport, Louisiana, he studied at Dillard University and the University of New Orleans, before completing a PhD at the Uni…

American poet Jericho Brown was BOTD in 1976, turning 49 today. #jerichobrown #bornonthisday #supergays

Dog Ear Feature - Interview with Jericho Brown - The Broken Spine Jericho Brown is an American poet and writer. Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Jericho has worked as an educator in institutions such as the

Jericho Brown reflects on his Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry and the craft of creating work that challenges and inspires.

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BLADE BY BLADE by the incomparable @danushalameris.bsky.social is in my backpack right now. And when I walk back downtown and sit in the sun, it will be in my hands.

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Jericho Brown (Born 1976)

Jericho Brown’s poetry speaks to love, identity, and resilience with raw beauty. His Pulitzer Prize-winning work challenges and inspires, redefining the power of verse. #JerichoBrown #Poetry #Legacy #poetry #BlackHistory #LGBTQHistory

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Book cover showing a young black child wearing a crown of delicate white flowers and greenery, facing the viewer, standing with a field of spring flowers and a wave-filled beach behind them.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #JerichoBrown

People who romanticize an Africa They’ve never seen Like to identify themselves With lions. It’s all roar and hunt, Quick fucks and blond manes. People love the word pride. Haven’t you seen the parades? Everybody adores a lion But me. I want to be a giraffe. I’m already tall and long-necked. In the real Sahara, a giraffe beats A lion’s ass every day On Instagram. I’ve seen A giraffe shake the leaping cat Off its back and toss it like litter. I’ve seen a giraffe stomp hooves Down hard on the lion’s face Before it got the chance To meow. I want to be a giraffe And eat greens of every variety Straight out the tree. I already Like to get high. Lions need Animals like us. We need no prey. I already won’t chase anybody For my food. But maybe I can still be romantic. Maybe I can still be romantic in spite Of my pride. Someone will notice. Up the sky, not down the street. You can watch me while I watch you And the rest of the savanna From my aerial view. Lord, Let me get higher. Just one of me

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