Safety irony
In Brown's poetry, Police officers are depicted as a source of danger and menace. This is ironic, as the purpose of the police force is to protect and safeguard citizens.
A man of God
In "Bullet Points," the speaker compares a police officer to a "man of God." This is an ironic comparison because the police officer is depicted as a threatening figure who does not offer the same consolation as a "man of God" might.
Light rain hits easy
In the poem "Duplex," the speaker writes that although "light rain hits easy," it still leaves a mark. This is ironic as we might not expect it to have much of an impact.
Burgundy car irony
In the poem "Duplex," the speaker ironically tells us that both his first and last loves drove a "burgundy car." This is ironic, as it something eerily similar about two very different people in his life.
Maggots irony
The speaker of "Bullet Points" uses irony to tell us that they would "trust the maggots who live beneath the floorboards" more than they would trust a police officer. This is an ironic image because obviously they do not trust the maggots, but are using this as a way to emphasize their complete lack of trust in the police.
