A review by nickbrown9
The Tradition by Jericho Brown

adventurous dark emotional reflective fast-paced

4.5

So much here to unpack. Deep, vivacious, and provocative poems that explore the layers of self, Black identity, queer identity, HIV, and the delicate balance between passion/love and danger/fury/violence. Also an poignant indictment of white racism. Vivid use of sensory devices and colors.

“...I am not a saint / Because I keep trying to be a sound, something / You will remember / Once you’ve lived enough not to believe in heaven.”