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Daniel Jones The Brave Never Write Poetry (Paperback). "The Brave Never Write Poetry" by Daniel Jones is a gritty, honest, and caustic collection of poems that document the poet's struggles with addiction, depression, and the pains of growing up. Written in a direct, plainspoken style reminiscent of Charles Bukowski and Al Purdy, these confrontational poems delve into themes of sex, boredom, drugs, and suicide. This revised edition includes the complete text of the original collection, along with a new preface by poet/critic Kevin Connolly and postscript commentary from many of Jones' closest friends and literary colleagues. With its raw and controversial content, this book is sure to appeal to fans of poetry and those interested in the darker aspects of the human experience. "The Brave Never Write Poetry" by Daniel Jones is a gritty, honest, and caustic collection of poems that document the poet's struggles with addiction, depression, and the pains of growing up. Written in a direct, plainspoken style reminiscent of Charles Bukowski and Al Purdy, these confrontational poems delve into themes of sex, boredom, drugs, and suicide. This revised edition includes the complete text of the original collection, along with a new preface by poet/critic Kevin Connolly and postscript commentary from many of Jones' closest friends and literary colleagues. With its raw and controversial content, this book is sure to appeal to fans of poetry and those interested in the darker aspects of the human experience.