Way back in high school when I was foolish and rebellious, hearing this poem for the first time made me appreciate and respect teachers a whole lot more. Come to think about it, I would not have made it to college, graduated, and be here typing this if it were not for my teachers who helped me to read, write, and spell. "Definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful."
Ohh... so I guess the "leave the kid alone... don't you" part was said by the student and not the parent, and Taylor was telling the parent of the great thing the kid did. I get it now. Thank you.
One other thing is... why did he choose "definitely" and "beautiful" when he talks about making kids practice spelling? Are they some of the most frequently misspelled words, or is "definitely beautiful" some sort of an important phrase kids are supposed to know that I just don't know about...?
Sorry if this was a foolish question, but I'm just not unclear about why he chose those words.
I've been writing stories, and I mean really writing ( well as much as you can at that age) since i was in seventh grade, and I misspelled definitely until I was a sophomore in high school.
And that was just because I went through a phase where I refused to use spellcheck, and instead I changed the word, deleted it, and then wrote it the right way so I could learn how.
Those are two tricky words, and they hold great meaning if you want to interpret them that way. Most of us grow up with low self image, so maybe having those words embedded in your mind could make a difference in regards to your frame of thought.
@superskeleton I think it's both. Many people misspell those two words, but then it's like he's also saying that because he wants them to see that they are good, and don't let people say otherwise. Does that make sense? (your question wasn't foolish I thought about the same thing.)
he means that he saw a student say that...as in the student was standing up for a fellow student and he was telling the parets what their child, that student, did. so the parent is not crying...hope that helps =)
He was referring to a student speaking in defense of another. Taylor was explaining this situation to a parent, telling them that their child is very brave.
The one "still [crying]" is the child, not the parent.
I was lost until I found a more detailed recitation. The child stood up to the biggest bully in the class, defending another kid with, "I still cry sometimes ..."
its what the kid said, he said leave the kid alone i cry sometime. and taylor mali calles the parents because of what he said because it was a really nice gesture
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Great message and poem, my largest pet peave is when speakers throw the "G..D.." in as a shock factor. Damn or Mother... could of been just as effective.
This guy speaks the truth . Even though we hate school its a privilege to go to school . Teahers really can make a difference in our lives . But most of us never really take to time to notice or embrace it .
I saw him live at my arts camp this summer. I could have died he was so awesome. AMAZING. Freaking download "7th grade Viking Warrior"-- it's on itunes. My favorite, handsdown.
LOVE IT!!!
Mherediadlt 3 months ago
Amazing. Amazing, amazing, simply amazing!
ohbbyQQ 4 months ago
My all time favorite, I have watched this so many times that I know every word:-)
mynise8366 9 months ago
Yes!!! He did that!!! I wish that I had a professor that cared that much about me... ::sigh::
ilovepoetry1 10 months ago
if you have brains
then you have heart
but you also get this (holds up fist)
heartagramBryar69 10 months ago
Way back in high school when I was foolish and rebellious, hearing this poem for the first time made me appreciate and respect teachers a whole lot more. Come to think about it, I would not have made it to college, graduated, and be here typing this if it were not for my teachers who helped me to read, write, and spell. "Definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful."
forwordcollection 11 months ago 2
str8 snapped
shortdawg11 1 year ago
some people are not really from this planet, What a Talent; perfect!
amanichi 1 year ago 6
i was thinking about switching majors. but this was a motivation to stay.
BLORISTO 1 year ago 5
If you can read this... Thank a teacher!
DaznRicboi 1 year ago 3
DEFINITELY BEAUTIFUL!
amaizenbluetasha 2 years ago
sick poem
Supernerd08 2 years ago 3
i LOVE THIS!!! I LOVE THIS!!
brainiacgurl 2 years ago
Could anybody explain what he meant by this line?? Starting around 2:19
-- He said, "Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes. Dont you?" and it was the noblest act of courage that I have ever seen. --
I just don't get why that parent "still cries sometimes." Could anybody explain?
superskeleton 2 years ago
The kid was talking to anther kid who was making fun of someone for crying.
flames0on0fire 2 years ago
Ohh... so I guess the "leave the kid alone... don't you" part was said by the student and not the parent, and Taylor was telling the parent of the great thing the kid did. I get it now. Thank you.
superskeleton 2 years ago
One other thing is... why did he choose "definitely" and "beautiful" when he talks about making kids practice spelling? Are they some of the most frequently misspelled words, or is "definitely beautiful" some sort of an important phrase kids are supposed to know that I just don't know about...?
Sorry if this was a foolish question, but I'm just not unclear about why he chose those words.
superskeleton 2 years ago
I've been writing stories, and I mean really writing ( well as much as you can at that age) since i was in seventh grade, and I misspelled definitely until I was a sophomore in high school.
And that was just because I went through a phase where I refused to use spellcheck, and instead I changed the word, deleted it, and then wrote it the right way so I could learn how.
No teacher ever set me straight.
AliceElite 2 years ago
Those are two tricky words, and they hold great meaning if you want to interpret them that way. Most of us grow up with low self image, so maybe having those words embedded in your mind could make a difference in regards to your frame of thought.
SrRosado 2 years ago 3
@superskeleton I think it's both. Many people misspell those two words, but then it's like he's also saying that because he wants them to see that they are good, and don't let people say otherwise. Does that make sense? (your question wasn't foolish I thought about the same thing.)
lanna274 1 year ago
he means that he saw a student say that...as in the student was standing up for a fellow student and he was telling the parets what their child, that student, did. so the parent is not crying...hope that helps =)
crazygurl37895 2 years ago
He was referring to a student speaking in defense of another. Taylor was explaining this situation to a parent, telling them that their child is very brave.
The one "still [crying]" is the child, not the parent.
SrRosado 2 years ago
I was lost until I found a more detailed recitation. The child stood up to the biggest bully in the class, defending another kid with, "I still cry sometimes ..."
Fuzyprincess 2 years ago
he was telling the parent what the kid did
SistaMocha 2 years ago
its what the kid said, he said leave the kid alone i cry sometime. and taylor mali calles the parents because of what he said because it was a really nice gesture
kupfkissen 2 years ago
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superskeleton 2 years ago
wow o.o
twylights 3 years ago
Damn. I never really respected teachers before.
girl2h4u 3 years ago
Effin' fantastic.
filkertom 3 years ago 3
omfg (oh my freakin gosh) i luv this guy
fibbingcats 3 years ago
does anyone have a video of him performing how to write a political poem
zednelly 3 years ago
I am so grateful for the teachers I have had.
LadySi0 3 years ago 3
Teachers like him are so hott! Def why I am where I am right now in life. Shout out to all my awesome teachers, whoop, whoop!
meb025 3 years ago 2
haha, I've got a teacher like this. They're tough but I'm probably doing the best in their class.
tolchock1984 3 years ago
WE NEED MORE TEACHERS LIKE MALI!
kaiser0soze 3 years ago 2
I love this too. as a teacher i wish i could post this everywhere.. man the cursing stopped me from using it for a staff development
newmelflowers 3 years ago
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Great message and poem, my largest pet peave is when speakers throw the "G..D.." in as a shock factor. Damn or Mother... could of been just as effective.
fatasswithnolife 3 years ago
That was Hott.... From a Educator to a Future Educator!!! Give me 2 years and I'm in there!!!
SAImmaRose 3 years ago
great except i think he is taking credit for someone's poem, and i could have done without the cursing!
bahamama555 3 years ago
This guy speaks the truth . Even though we hate school its a privilege to go to school . Teahers really can make a difference in our lives . But most of us never really take to time to notice or embrace it .
G0d0g018 3 years ago 4
me love. Me love!
siajilish 3 years ago
I cringe when I hear the bathroom part, he really pegged me.
CelineCrazy1 3 years ago 4
This poem sends shivers down my spine. It's true what Mali says about teachers.
stardestroyr 4 years ago 40
hey ima be a teacher, this is now my fav def poem
AbsolutChaos 4 years ago 3
coooll!!! who is this guy??? LOve HIm!!:D!!
devilndisguise666 4 years ago 2
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i loved it!!!!!!!!!!
kabukigirl2286 4 years ago
I saw him live at my arts camp this summer. I could have died he was so awesome. AMAZING. Freaking download "7th grade Viking Warrior"-- it's on itunes. My favorite, handsdown.
missalexandra21 4 years ago
F..ing awesome! This dude is phenomenal!
prolifikpoet 4 years ago 2
i wish i had him as a teacher!!!! he is great
kelsey19902008 4 years ago 21
LOL! I had to watch this for english too. We got to watch the whole video. Beau was the BEST! LOL!
DonVito369 4 years ago 2
me 2 lol
AngryAdolescent 4 years ago
XD my teacher made us watch this for Literacy class when we were learning about poems...damn, this guy is good!
crazy1aznkid 4 years ago
What an awesome poem.
mh732 4 years ago
Oh man, that gives me goosebumps every time. What a great poet.
DestructoPop 4 years ago
i love this poem. GO Mrs. FURUTA!
Shayluvli 4 years ago
Makes me proud to be and Education major! Go teachers!!!
sdiogene19 4 years ago
lol and? you mean an?
Myderion 4 years ago 2
.....
dude
seriously
mattyfatty1920 4 years ago
shouldn't I be the one saying that...come on...edu 101 grammar 101...jesus... im in high school and I know that
Myderion 4 years ago
amazing poem. honestly made me respect teachers all the more
jerkface114 4 years ago
Wow.
roxstargal 4 years ago
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karlybigbabeqe 4 years ago
that was pretty cool.
joonshik 4 years ago
It's gotta be the roughest job for the least respect. Teachers rock.
pikit1a 4 years ago 3
i love this poem absolutely love it!
rella1987 4 years ago