“In that larger tradition of transcendent art, if we let them into our hearts, these new poems from Jericho Brown will awe and unsettle us.” Frederick Speers, New York Journal of Books Episode Show Notes Connect with Jericho Brown Jericho’s Website (JerichoBrown.com) Jericho’s Instagram Jericho’s Facebook Jericho’s Twitter Books by Jericho Brown Please The New Testament The Tradition Resources & People Mentioned Spotify: The Tradition Poetry Playlist Frankie Beverly “We Are One” by Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Want to Thank You” by Frankie Beverly and Maze Beyoncé “Before I Let Go” performed by Beyoncé Earth, Wind & Fire ‘Of …
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Chris Dombrowski: Part Two (Of the Invisible #2)
I hoped for some last gesture beyond a handshake, writes Chris Dombrowski in Ragged Anthem, a soulful book of longing that is as comic as it is reflective. These poems sing of humankind in need of something it can only seem to get from the natural world, and of how we won t get it until we begin to understand ourselves as natural as any tree or river. Or as Dombrowski himself says, Again / I took daybreak for granted, easy / as mistaking pinecone for wasp nest, / wasp nest for shed antler, antler / for branch. Here, these …
Chris Dombrowski: Part One (Of the Invisible | Poetry Series #1)
Chris Dombrowski has proven himself to be among the best poets of his generation. As one of those readers who admired and enjoyed his first two books — better put, who has gone to the poems for spiritual sustenance, for wisdom, and for the magic of being transported to the landscapes where the poet makes his life—I’m happy to report that Ragged Anthem continues to sing those essential songs in beautiful and unexpected ways.