This poem speaks to me. When i was 9 my father had cheated on my mom, on me. On my family. I grew up with out him, learning the roughest way how to be strong. To be a man. 4 years later, i meet my father i have missed so much, that i have hoped to come back to my family. 4 years later, my father has a new wife, his mistress. 4 years later he has a daughter. 4 years later, i was already a man. Thank you Daniel Beaty.
just came from seeing "emergency" at aaron davis hall and oh my god... you have got to get up and out of your seat and see this performance ASAP! so powerful and well put together that it will leave you within a shower of emotions. Daniel, thank you for this piece of art.
Wow, I wish I could give this video as a present to every junior high and high school student in the world! Wonderful message continue to spread your story!!!!!
whose the one tool who didnt like this. uckf you ussyp. im actually considering going back to my high school teacher and reciting this in the black history month presentation she runs and i helped her run last year
This is without doubt one of the best poetry performances I have ever seen! Not playing. Having watched your one man shows and other spoken word pieces, Your talent holds no bounds.
I would love to know if your work is performed abroad, not just in America?
Beautiful
emmaosagie 3 days ago
This ... AMAZING
Mzqueenb009 2 weeks ago
Knock knock..."Who's there"...We are!!
AaronSpeaking 1 month ago
that was absolutely amazing. i didnt notice the tears trickling down my cheeks
AbrahamMarita 1 month ago
Love this
getmoney488 2 months ago
Incredible
How can anyone dislike
xperodex 2 months ago
i got the chills right at the end......so powerful
mrbrownclown5593 2 months ago
He is def? O.o
MarkusHomer 2 months ago
@MarkusHomer Are you dumb? O.o
iN31L 2 months ago
churcccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
LiLLucyJade 2 months ago
preach nigger preach
p52xtra 2 months ago
This poem speaks to me. When i was 9 my father had cheated on my mom, on me. On my family. I grew up with out him, learning the roughest way how to be strong. To be a man. 4 years later, i meet my father i have missed so much, that i have hoped to come back to my family. 4 years later, my father has a new wife, his mistress. 4 years later he has a daughter. 4 years later, i was already a man. Thank you Daniel Beaty.
boblet99 3 months ago 3
By far the best poem of def poetry. Whoever disliked this probably just didnt like it.
leshark 3 months ago
just came from seeing "emergency" at aaron davis hall and oh my god... you have got to get up and out of your seat and see this performance ASAP! so powerful and well put together that it will leave you within a shower of emotions. Daniel, thank you for this piece of art.
ibcnunv1 4 months ago
Powerful. Thank you.
whyitworksinfo 7 months ago
amazing.
AmandaMorgan21 9 months ago
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067925453 9 months ago
There was a talent show at my school a few days ago and the guy who ended up winning recited this. So powerful!
therookie93 9 months ago
Met this person and watched him perform .. Powerful speaker
MoreThanARapper 10 months ago
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Bravo! Never have my tears turned so quickly into tears of Joy...Amazing.
JoannofHtown 10 months ago
Bravo! Never have my tears turned so quickly into tears of Joy...Amazing.
JoannofHtown 10 months ago
The MothaFuckn TRUTH !
izayzay980 11 months ago
MIami Valley School Alumni :)
clark7kids 1 year ago
Yeah miami valley school alumni :)
FrEeZePoP1234 1 year ago
Wow, I wish I could give this video as a present to every junior high and high school student in the world! Wonderful message continue to spread your story!!!!!
DonnaThomas35 1 year ago
This inspires every time I see it. Powerful!
JackiSemerau 1 year ago
wow
someguy198949 1 year ago
whose the one tool who didnt like this. uckf you ussyp. im actually considering going back to my high school teacher and reciting this in the black history month presentation she runs and i helped her run last year
jajokaj128 1 year ago
By far the best poem on def poetry . Who ever disliked is absolutely ignorant
julioelchavo3 1 year ago 12
This is without doubt one of the best poetry performances I have ever seen! Not playing. Having watched your one man shows and other spoken word pieces, Your talent holds no bounds.
I would love to know if your work is performed abroad, not just in America?
Oceanb7 1 year ago
Wow...
MrPennywell 1 year ago
That's unbelievable. His passion for the what he said makes it even more powerful.
mazzmint 1 year ago
WOW.
askdrax 1 year ago
Amazing! Gripped my heart from beginning to end! Thank you for sharing this powerful message!
selasun 1 year ago
amaizing i want to get as good as him some day!
swainthang 2 years ago
Wow, that was a steam roller of emotion. Beautiful, powerful focus.
hpar666 2 years ago
Brought tears to my eyes. Outstanding, Daniel Beaty!
khz1962 2 years ago 2
powerful
tehDavidle 2 years ago 12