N.A. D'Agostino performs "Gravity" © on the MDA Telethon (9/6/10)

[debbieswinyer]

Great poem i have spinal chord injury kinda understand my friend!

[NADAgostino]

@debbieswinyer Aw! I'm sorry to hear that. Stay well! :) Thank you!

[Dawn46259]

Wow, amazing! Gave me goosebumps to hear that, I had to listen twice!! You are serious inspiration, especially to those that think they have stuff to complain about!! Gravity, who knew it could be so heavy! Hugs, my friend.

[NADAgostino]

@Dawn46259 Aw! Thank you so much, Dawn! I'm flattered. I'm glad this had such an impact on you! I appreciate your very kind words! :)

[AlenaCates]

Woah that was great, you're deff the wordman alright!:D

[NADAgostino]

@AlenaCates :) HI! Thanks SO much, Alena! This made my night! haha

[mopotta]

Powerful stuff man

[NADAgostino]

@mopotta MO POTTA! haha. Thank you very much bro! I appreciate you watching this.

[guitarrx3girl]

WONDERFUL, wonderful, wonderful presentation Nick! ♥ Emily

[NADAgostino]

@guitarrx3girl Thank you SO much! :) It was a little nerve racking... but I pulled through ;) You're the best. <3

[zaza90100]

ciao Nicholas,

ti auguro tanta felicità, francesco.-

[NADAgostino]

@zaza90100 Thank you so much! :)

[annemaree]

Wonderful Nicholas!!!!

God Bless you and your brother and family

[NADAgostino]

@annemaree Thank you, again! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! God bless!

[rajeshvedprakash]

God bless you Nick keep going!

[NADAgostino]

@rajeshvedprakash Rajesh! SO good to hear from you my friend! Thank you! I will keep going! I still get chills when I listen to "In The Beginning!" God Bless you!

[butterfly906604]

Awesome job! Thumbs up!

[NADAgostino]

@butterfly906604 Thanks so much! :)

[Sheillala2008]

that was amazing ♥

[NADAgostino]

@Sheillala2008 Thank you SO much! :)

[GERMANETCHEVERRY]

Hola nadagostino!! Congratulations!!!

Greetings

[NADAgostino]

@GERMANETCHEVERRY Gracias!!! :)

[heatherlynnsli]

ummm! wait can someone help me out heree! i dont get it... where does annie come in the story

[NADAgostino]

@heatherlynnsli hey. she doesn't. haha. annie and i are friends! so we share each others videos! :)

[heatherlynnsli]

@NADAgostino oh ok! thank you! haha great poem

[NADAgostino]

@heatherlynnsli lol :) thank you! :)

[Melissa11rocks]

awesome awesome and awesome poem, thanks for putting this video on your channel Annie, I wouldn't have seen it otherwise :) thumbs up !!

[NADAgostino]

@Melissa11rocks Thank you SO much! :) I appreciate you taking the time to watch and I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Yes, Annie is amazing! :) Have a great day!

[HAnniePattison]

Hi again Nick Amazing comes to my mind 1000 times and then Beautiful. You always are and have been the best.

I put this up on my channel for a few days hope that is okay.

I may have said this before but If I ever had a big Brother I hope it would be you.

Bye

Annie

[NADAgostino]

@HAnniePattison Hi Annie! :) You just made my week! :) Thanks so much! The same comes to mind when I think about you! I would be HONORED to have this on your channel! Thank you SO much! You're the best. Not me! <3 You are, and will always be an inspiration to me. Your voice heals me! If I had a little Sister, I would want it to be you! Thanks again! Love you!

[clellard]

Great poem Nick! And you recite it so well. You are truly a hero & we admire your courage & determination. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you & your brother & of course your wonderful Mom!

Deborah & Allan

[NADAgostino]

@clellard Thanks Deborah and Allan! That means a lot to me. I am flattered :) God bless you both and your family! Hope all is well!

[Luce7]

good job nick! i love your poetry

[NADAgostino]

@Luce7 thanks melissa! :) that means the world to me! i love your music :) miss you!

[starvinfolkartist]

Hey...cool poem...rock on

[NADAgostino]

@starvinfolkartist hey! thank you very much! :)

[chessdude67]

That was beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this.

peace to you always.

Tim .........saving this to my favorites!

[NADAgostino]

@chessdude67 thanks so very much for watching Tim! I appreciate it! and thanks for saving it to your favorites! much peace to you brother.

[AlanaHoLcOmBe]

This so cool! Awesome job performing it!

[NADAgostino]

@AlanaHoLcOmBe Thank you!! I appreciate it, Alana! :)

[chrishayrider68]

brilliant poem Nick . nothing more to be said because you said it so well. *****

[NADAgostino]

@chrishayrider68 Thanks Chris! I appreciate you watching brother!

[pevensiemusic]

Amazing...

[NADAgostino]

@pevensiemusic Thank you! :)

[lauratricolor]

Nicky,

FANTASTIC......FANTASTIC......­FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALL STARS FOR YOU★★★★★

[NADAgostino]

@lauratricolor Thanks Laura! :) You're the best! Thanks for always being there for me! Love you! -Nicky

[AuntieColleenxx]

WOW! Thank was so AMAZING Nick! Keep up with these great poems! Love ya! Colleen

[NADAgostino]

@AuntieColleenxx Thanks Colleen! :) I will! I'm glad you like it so much! Love you too! Nicholas

[jessicakobe]

Hey Nick....you ROCK!!!!

Your poem is so out side the box just blows my mind!

Awesome reading and on television no less!!!!!!

You two look great the camera loves you.

You should work on setting this to music..would make one awesome song!

<3 Jessica

[NADAgostino]

@jessicakobe Hey Jessica!!! No... you rock! I roll ;) LOL. I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Yes the tv thing was awesome! Yes! I want to put some of my stuff to music. Maybe once we are both famous, you and I can get together and collaborate! : D haha. YES!

Love ya,

Nick

[elvidinck]

Well done poem Nick. I enjoyed it.  It has profound meaning.

[NADAgostino]

@elvidinck Thanks so much! I'm so happy you like it and think so!

[timstime1970]

You are so gifted Nic,,,I don't know what else to say,,but,,,AWSOME!!!! I am sorry its been so long since I posted a comment...tell your Mom I said Hi....Oh by the way,,you and your brother should get together and do a all out Rap version of this.. I do feel it in my heart to say,,,God Loves You both very much and I know that you know this,,however,,its always nice to hear it from another Brother in Christ.. Many Blessings to you and yours...

[NADAgostino]

@timstime1970 Thanks so much Brother! Please don't be sorry! It's great to hear from you! I'm so very glad you enjoy my poetry and watched this! May God Bless you today and always, dear friend!

[evanmilesss]

wonderful man!

[NADAgostino]

@evanmilesss Thanks pal!

[qualqui]

Great show Nick, on National TV and readin' your poem,....buddy, you're literally goin' against GRAVITY,....hehe.....like Tony said,...i'm sp...spc....speechless!! Thumbs up Nick and thankin' ya for sharin' this AWESOME clip!! = )

[NADAgostino]

@qualqui Haha! I hate gravity! Thanks so much for watching my friend! I appreciate everything you say and all of your time. You are a great friend!

[dahoser44]

Hello Nic,

Thank you for sharing this very touching poem, you have an excellent talent!! You and your brother should be so very proud of all that you have over come and are fighting back for others!!

Floyd

[NADAgostino]

@dahoser44 Floyd,

Thanks for this! Yes, we are trying to use our disability as a plus. I'm flattered by your comment my friend! Thanks for watching!

[MegaSugarlump]

no wonder your mom was in tears, i know she is so proud of you, and your brother too,

it was terrific hearing you Nick and to see you with your mom and Anthony,

a very thought provoking poem, i hope you raised millions !!

all the very best , Jim

[NADAgostino]

@MegaSugarlump Jim! Thanks for watching and writing. I hope so too! I'm glad you liked this! :) Take care, Nick

[coman4ero]

Beautiful performance !

Wonderful poem !

Bravo !

Let There & Everywhere Be Light !

Peace, Love, Music & Rainbows !

Lot of SUN & Happiness !

To All & Be Forever !

( : - )

[NADAgostino]

@coman4ero Thank you! Let there be light!

[DVideoPro]

awesome... so glad the world got to hear that poem!

[NADAgostino]

@DVideoPro Thanks so much! :) Me too! I hope you are doing well!

[az1421]

Great video, congratulations! NICK

[NADAgostino]

@az1421 Thank you!

[MoodyMcDougal]

WTG, awesome poem and delivery Nick. Wasn't home for the telethon, so very glad that your Dad put this here for the rest of us.

I see a song in there...doesn't Tony? Susie, I'm sure you are so proud!

Much love.....

[NADAgostino]

@MoodyMcDougal :) Thanks so much my dear friend! I'm glad you got to see it. I always love hearing from you! Much love, Nick

[thebattman1967]

great! Tony orlando said it best at the end. that what i feel about it.

[NADAgostino]

@thebattman1967 WOW! Thanks so much!

[googlegirl07]

This left me speechless :)

[NADAgostino]

@googlegirl07 :) Thanks so much!

[CousinSusie]

When I tell you all when Nick started reading his poem, the phones started ringing non stop!! Seriously!!

[CousinSusie]

I Am Very Proud Of Nicholas, he certainly knows how to express himself!!

[shawent]

Oh susie,how wonderful to see yourself and your two lovely sons here.What a beautiful poem nick wrote and recited,you must be one very proud mom.I have a lump in my throat after this.

[NADAgostino]

@shawent :) Thanks so much for this awesome comment! I'm glad you like it!

[squinceyluvgoddess1]

You are truly an inspiration! You live your life to the fullest, your an excellent example to all of us. Love your poem, heartfelt. :) Squincey

[NADAgostino]

@squinceyluvgoddess1 Squince! :) Thanks so much!!! I'm so flattered that you feel that way! May your weekend be full of blessings! Love, Nick

[TimmyGrins]

Dude you absolutely killed this, great set up, great delivery, awesome content...you really rose to the occasion on this one...props

[NADAgostino]

@TimmyGrins Hey brother! Thanks so much! This means a lot, because you always tell it how it is. I know you wouldn't give me props unless I earned them! I'm glad you enjoyed it man. See you soon!

[sadtears2007]

Wonderful!

Kisses

Susana♥

[NADAgostino]

@sadtears2007 Thanks Susana! :)

[NewOrleansWoman]

Sharing.....

[NewOrleansWoman]

Oh Susie, this is one time I won't tease you, girlfriend. This made me cry...what a beautiful poem Nick wrote....what a beautiful poet he is...and he sees it like it is--doesn't he.......He should be an inspiration to every one of us who thinks our problems are insurmountable....nobody knows what private hells some have to face and seeing Nick keep fighting is truly an inspiration. BEAUTIFUL NICK !

You are a good mom Susie..don't you ever forget it......

[NADAgostino]

@NewOrleansWoman Shelley,

This is such a sweet comment :) It made me smile the entire time! I'm so inspired by it and am so glad you feel that way about me and my poetry! Much love, Nick

[frankieloveband]

Another terrific and insightful poem. Yea- I agree- Though -Gravity keeps us from reaching the stars- Gravity will never ground our dreams - God Bless

[NADAgostino]

@frankieloveband AMEN! Dreams are above all, other than the heavens! The heavens are greater than any dream. God Bless you!

[shandy3791]

Good job on this Nick!!! 

[NADAgostino]

@shandy3791 Thank you <3

[tmmvideo]

Beautifully done, Nick!  You performed this under the pressure of knowing you were being watched by millions with class and style. Excellent verse as well. —Tom

[NADAgostino]

@tmmvideo Hi Tom! What a kind comment. I'm glad you think so! I was a little nervous but felt like I was more than prepared! :) Thanks for watching!

[cbrb40]

Nick man you're our hero! That is soooo beautiful! The words you said & your awesome poem! You speak so eloquently,your words carry lots of meaning my brother! This is one of your best poems,a work of art! I'm with you on Gravity & I'm with your cousin Tony,I'm speechless too it was that magnificent! I hung onto every word & it touches my heart & soul,gave me chills. One day you're going to overcome gravity my buddy. We all are who trust in The Lord. :)) We're proud to call you friend :)))

[cbrb40]

I saw this live on that Monday,I was lucky to catch it cause I wasn't by the tv all day. lol Man you look great! it was a great moment for you with millions of viewers. You're on your way now Nick my buddy,head for those stars! :)) Your brother Anthony looks great too and I see lovely Susie in tears back there. She's so proud of you as we all are. :))) Now a few more televized events like this,you'll be world famous. Keep it going Nick,you're awesome! :))

[NADAgostino]

@cbrb40 RICK! You're comments are always the best. So deep and thorough! I'm glad you enjoyed this poem so much and am flattered by everything that you said. Hopefully I will reach the stars! You are such an inspiration to me brother. Keep smiling! God Bless you every minute of every day! -Nick

[pili2255]

Great video, congratulations!

Gaby.

[NADAgostino]

@pili2255 Thanks Gaby :)

[Ruiggie]

Thanks for sharing Susie, you must be very proud.

[NADAgostino]

@Ruiggie :)

[weeyin1155]

Wonderful Nick....simply wonderful and what a proud day for your lovely Mum. Blessings, thanks and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥

[NADAgostino]

@weeyin1155 Jan and Susan,

Thank you so much! God bless you both!

[FreakyDroid92]

Im so proud of you Nicholas! =D

Your poem is amazing, your talent is amazing!

Wonderful :)

[NADAgostino]

@FreakyDroid92 :) That means the world to me! I'm flattered my dear! You're wonderful :)

[MissMarilyn1962]

This is great dear Nick ...!

Thumb for you man ...

With Love,

Marilyn

[NADAgostino]

@MissMarilyn1962 Thanks Marilyn! I appreciate it :) Love, Nick

[CousinSusie]

Nicholas, you did an tremendous job reading this on national TV!!

The poem is BRILLIANT & this one might be your beat yet my son!!

I am so very proud of you!

Love,

Mom

[CousinSusie]

@CousinSusie This one might be your BEST one yet!!

[NADAgostino]

@CousinSusie Thanks so much Mom! :) I'm glad you were there for it, as you are for everything! Love you too! <3

-Nicholas