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Dec 27, 2013 7:38 PM
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zorad
holy fuck this hit me like a punch in the gut
GingerTheBeard
i just watched the video of this, theres anger in his words, but its a good anger. he won't let anyone get away with ignorance.
TaylorTheTerror
Another amazing slam to watch is "That girl" by Alysia Harris.
Mergalicious
Ever see him in person? He's incredible.
charkleman
It is good to see a man so passionate speak his mind.
SkeletonHitler
Holy fucking shit, this man gets all the respect.
RheddRok
The video is very powerful. As an AMAC survivor I was often told how beautiful I was. When told that now my chest instinctively tightens.
imtoohighforthis
*watch* presses 0
MintFlakes
As an individual who understands this pain, the last line broke me.
buffalolionstar
"break open" ..damn :/
muffinsforpluto
The video is so worth the watch. It's a lot longer, and his performance is amazing. Thanks OP
sydneyzane
When he mentions his personal experience I burst into tears.
PandaDeLaTrash
I volunteer to be the guy who kills the rapists and child molesters... Be like a new superhero... I'd have zero remorse...
TheMotherFuckingYuko
Damn.
stinkiinki
If anyone has any suggestions for poetry similar to this please send it my way. I really enjoy slam poetry like this with a strong message.
bittenkitten813
Your mileage may vary, but I found this one powerful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFPWwx96Kew
Mcapplesauce
Wow... Who is this guy?
Evergrey
A teacher.
iampurplelungs
All rapists should be castrated
tarataqa
And what do we do with female rapists? Hot lava cleanse?
Benegesseritwitch75
Wow, I just..... hurt
IWishIWasntAtWork
katienicole007
I've seen this quite a bit on her but its still powerful.
monkeybasketball
More spoken word on imgur, please
vaginapower
I'm still so naive that I'm dumbfounded that people actually blame rape victims. A mother calling her young daughter a slut? WTF????
Vampiratelycan
That last line.
IHadNoIdeaUsernamesCouldBeSoLong
Damn...
bluesun777
AHHHHH! I KNOW THIS GUY HE IS MY POETRY COACH
Fckingclassy69
s other victims out there, really helps. feeling alone after things like this is the worst. so please, tell him I said thank you. Just with
damnoceanyouscary
I'm envious, he seems like an incredibly intelligent and inspiring man - I'm a huge fan of his work. Lucky you!
Fckingclassy69
Please tell him from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of his support. Being a victim, and seeing this is one of the most healing
Fckingclassy69
things I have ever seen. Being a victim of sexual assault and seeing this, knowing that there are people out there who support me, as well a
Fckingclassy69
this poem, he is saving lives. Believe me.
kirst
Tell him how awesome the world thinks he is for standing up and speaking out. wish there was more like him.
OldLurker
really? thats awesome, you must show this to him
lilhypnokat
The rest of the last line... "And make a silent deadly spector out of them."
mytai
As someone who just went to the ER last night for a rape kit, we need more people with his attitude.
summer24
So sorry for your pain. May you find peace, comfort and happiness.
damnoceanyouscary
Stay strong.
dopenguinshaveknees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8 The link for the poem.
bigredbadger
fucking wow. wow.
dopenguinshaveknees
I think my favorite part is when he is naming off his students.. that part really got to me.
MozillaFirefucks
Thank you for that. Very powerful, and gave me so many shivers
Markoz
God that was powerful. Thanks for the source. That was incredible. Damn onions.
DrSeaLion
jfc that literally brought me to tears
dopenguinshaveknees
No problem guys.. There are lot's of cool Button Poetry videos out there.. might want to check them out soon :)
PoetsGoneWilde
I'm still processing that. It was so powerful
thirdlifecrisis
Wow. So many chills, and then the tears. Ohhh the tears.
ablindkid
Grown man. Watches video. Cries furiously.
fuckyoudale
seeing the quotes is powerful but watching the video is like being hit by the feelsmobile .i think i stopped breathing at one point
JiskaAndStyk
Hyperbole diminishes.
spicyranch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8
earlgirl
Beautiful.
garlictastesgood
Thanks so much:)
KingoftheDerps
holy shit, that is more powerful!! I have full body goosebumps! I hope to be that passionate about anything someday.
mistermoonshine
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8
BipolarPenguin3
It finished and all I could say was, "wow, wow, wow."
avatarnow
Every time this is reposted I watch this and every time I couldn't agree more.
ImNotReallyHereAtAll
This moved me to tears... wish I hadn't been so "beautiful" when I was little. What a passionate poet, a man of strength. He shouts for us..
LadyEllisime
It's been 7 years since you posted this, and although I've seen this once before a long time ago, I really needed this reminder of strength.
lurkyoulongtime
Oh my god, the title. Hang on, I'm going to just... sob for a bit.
CosmicBoner
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Rawrihazshotgun
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ImNotGoodAtTheseKindsOfThings
Commenting to find later. I feel like everyone should watch this.
kimttar
I saw this on here bout a month ago and I still get chills. Thanks for bringing this back OP.
RoundBabyPandas
I couldnt get through the whole thing. The words were so powerful. Powerful enough to bring flashbacks and things i try to forget...
elysemonster
i had chills the whole time...
VerifiedRobot
As did I....
PiperMcCullough
As a rape victim who is currently preparing to go to trial, it's people like this that give me the hope and courage to keep fighting
deafpanda
Good luck!
francisdolarhyde
You're the person who gives others the courage to keep fighting, don't forget that.
princessbac0n
One of my biggest regrets is not pressing charges.Instead I believed my friends when they said it can't be rape if your boyfriend does it.
amagicbox
That's a difficult thing to do. You have my admiration for pursuing a trial.
MorganLeFay
I'm sorry something so awful happened to you. Keep fighting, you're strong enough to get through anything.
ian9outof10
When you go to trial, remember all the others you will be protecting from this bastard, hopefully that will give you some strength.
mazikeen
When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid of the dark... Thank you. On behalf of my mother and my bestie...
wrknsmart
I was much too young when it happened to me to do more than tell my mom that my doctor was nasty. I support you with all my heart. Much love
AdrianAmato
It isn't enduring pain, but overcoming it, that makes you strong. Stay strong. I'm always here if you need to talk. <3
Christanavio
I've never been raped, but I feel that rapists win when they steal their victims courage and replace it with fear and vulnerability. (1/2)
Christanavio
victims' * because apostrophes are cool.
Christanavio
I believe your courage, persistence, and strength already prove your victory over your rapist, and I pray (s)he is brought to justice. (2/2)
GeeUknit
I don't think it helps to lay that kind of expectations on victims - that they MUST be strong or the rapist wins
Christanavio
Hm, interesting perspective. I'm not in a place to say which is right, though!
GeeUknit
I think the control has been taken from victims enough that outsiders don't get a say in how they should or shouldn't feel or behave, after
Christanavio
Agreed! We outsiders should be there to help victims recover and rediscover their strength, though. That's simply compassion!
SoOddICantEven
This! Why isn't it okay to be weak after a horrible experience? If you can't let yourself be weak, how will you heal and get stronger?
Christanavio
Of course, I don't mean to imply that courage forms immediately. I imagine I'd feel very weak and powerless for quite some time. (1/2)
Christanavio
And I have no right to say how victims should or shouldn't feel. All I know is that I'd always be there to listen and give support! (2/2)