Anis Mojgani performs Shake the Dust at HEAVY AND LIGHT.

January 9, 2010 at House of Blues Orlando. Meet Anis Mojgani. The two-time National Slam Poetry Champion stole the show, reminding everyone the power of words and the value in their stories. Here, he performs "Shake the Dust."

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[ChristieCallie]

thank you, sky.

[Jordan Phillips]

I think his point there is that they're not necessarily society's most foul enemy. He's talking about the celibate pedophile struggling every day. Gotta have some sympathy there.

[AsfeldtH]

Does anyone know if there is a book of poetry that I can find this printed in?

[Will Simon]

pedophile dreamers?

[Kittehlesmis878]

This poem actually has personal emotional value for me. When I was away at summer camp, my counselor would recite this to my cabin every night before we went to sleep. It is truly an amazing poem!

[Jane Ronneberg]

Always makes my heart sing! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[Asbel A]

He has light in his eyes <3 One of the best poets today!

[ThePeacegracie]

Amazing!!!!

[Marc Jablonski]

Check out T.O.F.U.'s version. They're a group of slam poets who covered this poem. You won't regret it.

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[neha jha]

When the poetry becomes more than a poem! EPIC! :)