“Wisdom Teeth”
By: Derrick Weston Brown
Published by: Busboys and Poets Press
D.C. poet Derrick Weston Brown has released a collection of his poems that explore manhood, Black identity, Nostalgic D.C., and personal testimonies of his own. Breaking the book into five sections of varying themes Brown exhibits various poetic techniques. Hourglass Flow, The Unscene, Wisdom Teeth, and Ajar are sections which contain comical, sarcastic, satirical flows. The Sweet Home Men Series is a collection of poems dedicated to the characters of author Toni Morrison’s book Beloved. Additional topics include words dedicated to the late Octavia Butler, police victim Sean Bell, a haiku for comical genius Richard Pryor, the story of Malcolm X told from the position of his glasses, what Ms. Bonita Applebum is other than the object of the male gaze, and much, much, much more. Wisdom teeth is a treasure trove of expression and style that will benefit all who read, and those D.C. natives can appreciate the familiar language of the city hotspots including U street, and Adams Morgan. My personal favorites include, “What it’s Like to Date in D.C”, “Kitchen Gods”, “Missed Train” and “Snagglepuss spills His Guts”. So whatever you do and however you get it go out and Read a Book, especially support the local artist and publishing company. Read a Book!
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