A man git his feet set in a sticky mudbank,
A man git dis yellow water in his blood,
No need for hopin', no need for doin',
Muddy streams keep him fixed for good.
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sterling brown was great because he could write a deep, meaningful poem that stays fresh after many readings, and at the same time make it so accessible almost anyone could understand it.
Sterling This is a good poem, keep it up