The Break Up Poem (at The National Poetry Slam in Oakland CA)

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
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  • @ChicaRawwr
    @ChicaRawwr 8 років тому +221

    "You should never let a fool kiss you. And never let a kiss fool you."
    OMG❤👌

  • @pughyflyhalf
    @pughyflyhalf 7 років тому +221

    Ladies and gentlemen: My favourite spoken word artist, Rage Almighty.
    "Peace with you was worth the war and I've given you pieces of me that I've never given myself."
    "Irony: I'm just now realising that I'm going to be in love with you for the rest of my life. Tragedy: You're not going to be around to know it."
    Take a fucking bow lad. Once again killing it with rawness unmatched.

  • @GregKeane
    @GregKeane 6 років тому +64

    that is the sickest line - I'm going to be in love with you for the rest of my life, tragedy you're not going to be around to know it.

  • @tanathiacamacho2908
    @tanathiacamacho2908 8 років тому +129

    "Peace with you was worth the war and I've given you pieces of me I've never given myself" ~
    this really fudged me up man💔

  • @honeymoney23
    @honeymoney23 7 років тому +62

    maybe if we broke down we wouldn't be breaking up...goddamn! that killed me 😕

  • @e.jmanuel9741
    @e.jmanuel9741 8 років тому +41

    The last line brought me to tears.

  • @lifewithsosa9744
    @lifewithsosa9744 7 років тому +31

    This is one of those poems that leaves you in silence wanting to hear more

  • @funlovinangelxo
    @funlovinangelxo 5 років тому +12

    “So let’s walk away before we end up haunting each other for the rest of our lives”

  • @HvneBvnn
    @HvneBvnn 4 роки тому +6

    I come back to this poem, every time I feel down about my relationship, or feel like its coming to an end.

  • @funlovinangelxo
    @funlovinangelxo 5 років тому +9

    “In order to rebuild you must first destroy” “so maybe if we broke down we wouldn’t be breaking up”

  • @nat7579
    @nat7579 7 років тому +19

    The one dislike is the person he went through a break up with

    • @saraspivey1129
      @saraspivey1129 5 років тому

      Natalie Ervin HAHAHA! Yasss! 🙌🏽

  • @geono4349
    @geono4349 9 років тому +29

    Dude, your words more than beatiful, they're real. It looks like you don't even say them, they flow through you. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with the world. Thank you.

  • @BofaMahnuts
    @BofaMahnuts 3 роки тому +1

    I'm only seeing this now, in 2021. And this speaks volumes. That closing line was amazing

  • @refentsemokobe2105
    @refentsemokobe2105 7 років тому +13

    "the most successful liars are the most honest people "
    Rage Almighty ❤

  • @dikchyapathak8208
    @dikchyapathak8208 6 років тому +9

    This one is overwhelming... Each time i listen to this one, its gets even more beautiful.. I never get enough of this one ❤❤❤❤

  • @mikab9784
    @mikab9784 4 роки тому +4

    I don't know why this came up in my recommendations at this time, but Rage was a such a beautiful soul, it hurts to know I'll never get to see him perform again. Rest in power King! 🥰

  • @Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669
    @Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669 5 років тому +15

    "Tragedy: peace with you was worth the war"
    Rest in peace my friend. Devastation is an understatement. You will be missed. Our community lost our voice.
    The world lost its rage.

    • @thinheir
      @thinheir 5 років тому +2

      Rest in peace Adam, I love you.

  • @kkatastrofbarn
    @kkatastrofbarn 6 років тому +3

    Honestly one of the absolutely most beautiful, yet heartbreaking, poems that I have ever heard. Wonderful.

  • @idapetersen827
    @idapetersen827 5 років тому +2

    listened to this poem like 50 times now, this is probably my favorite poem ever

  • @adriangonzales720
    @adriangonzales720 3 роки тому +6

    someone needs to take time to type out this whole poem

  • @torment5542
    @torment5542 2 роки тому +2

    "Tragedy, there is no tomorrow
    Irony, we knew this yesterday"
    💔🙏🏻😔

  • @hunderwood11
    @hunderwood11 6 років тому +6

    When Poetry makes you shake and cry like a child you know it comes from your heart. You're not alone in Your pain brother. We feel your pain as God feels your pain his Love is greater than any earthly Love and he will you get you through any pain you feel.

  • @ThJKR-kx7lj
    @ThJKR-kx7lj 8 років тому +12

    he came to my school and he's poetry was so good and cool he is a cool person.

  • @Iridescence091
    @Iridescence091 9 років тому +10

    Downright chill-inducing. Great performance man, you just gained another fan.

  • @prettyhurtz
    @prettyhurtz 5 років тому +1

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE POEMS BY YOU. I LOVE YOU RAGE ❤️❤️!!! REST IN POWER!!!!

  • @adriangonzales7555
    @adriangonzales7555 7 років тому +7

    this was honestly so amazing

  • @newpersona3123
    @newpersona3123 8 років тому +5

    Keep it up my dude, your work won't go unseen. Contributing to the New Persona.

  • @rebekahmann4654
    @rebekahmann4654 2 роки тому

    It's July 6, 2022 and I'm hearing this for the 2nd time and the 1 st time today. I saw the year it was posted and I needed to hear more. I looked up your social media and how amazing, that even after your physical being has long moved on, your legacy continues to move lives.

  • @adriangonzales720
    @adriangonzales720 3 роки тому +1

    2021 and this poem still hurts

  • @thaakirc7
    @thaakirc7 6 років тому +4

    2018, and still... STILL... WOW.

  • @aquariuspoet
    @aquariuspoet 11 місяців тому

    I come to this poem often. I hope he knows it speaks to us.

  • @taniialtamiranda5676
    @taniialtamiranda5676 7 років тому +6

    I had to quote you this is so good. I love it.

  • @mariefolie4427
    @mariefolie4427 6 років тому +3

    This was everything I needed to hear.

  • @YvetteSummer
    @YvetteSummer 8 років тому +4

    More people need to know who you are. Amazing dude. Amazing!

  • @SoweluSoundz
    @SoweluSoundz 7 років тому +90

    oh wow! I'm 42 years old and I just heard 3 quotes that have never heard before and have just become my favorites:
    "You should never let a fool kiss you and never let a kiss fool you"
    "The most successful liars are the most honest people you will ever meet"
    "We are only honest with each other when it comes to dishonesty"
    DAAAAAANNNG!! You just blew my mind. Thank you!

  • @kristineorcullo1452
    @kristineorcullo1452 4 роки тому

    hands down one of the best slams 👏👏
    I think this is my new favourite 😊

  • @SebastianGarcia-Anymal
    @SebastianGarcia-Anymal 2 роки тому

    Still gets me choked up

  • @joedicello7001
    @joedicello7001 Рік тому

    Wow what an amazing poem. I can't begin to fully express what it means to me

  • @samanthavillella2711
    @samanthavillella2711 4 роки тому +1

    “Irony the most successful liars are the most honest people” wow that hit

  • @CeciliaBamusi
    @CeciliaBamusi Рік тому

    This is my favorite poem in the world

  • @Edgyj3ss
    @Edgyj3ss 2 роки тому

    This is so beautiful, the ending whew. ❤️‍🩹

  • @sararose7768
    @sararose7768 6 років тому +7

    my boyfriend said he wanted a break as if a break isn't the final goodbye

  • @jancelada2426
    @jancelada2426 7 років тому +2

    Oh MY GOD!!!!!!! This touched my heart man

  • @destinytorres3712
    @destinytorres3712 4 роки тому

    I just subscribed to your channel just because of this poem. In all honesty, it hit at the core.🤯😔

  • @thaakirc7
    @thaakirc7 7 років тому +2

    2017,and still, Wow.

  • @audacitytheconduit7285
    @audacitytheconduit7285 4 роки тому

    Man. Still can't believe you're gone😔

  • @TheBest2EverDoiit
    @TheBest2EverDoiit Рік тому +1

    ❤❤wrote my first poem today

  • @maximumvolt6234
    @maximumvolt6234 3 роки тому

    I come watch this on my toughest days

  • @honeybrown7953
    @honeybrown7953 6 років тому

    Incredibly talented!!! It's like he read a page from the story of my life. I kind of felt like my privacy was just violated. Loved the energy too.

  • @callmeclaire8188
    @callmeclaire8188 9 років тому

    Rage, you are amazing. You don't speak words, you speak with raw emotion. I am a huge fan!

  • @adriangonzales720
    @adriangonzales720 3 роки тому

    an all time favorite

  • @LolitaLaure
    @LolitaLaure 9 років тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @WeAreSC361
    @WeAreSC361 9 років тому +4

    Wow. Just, wow

  • @savspeaks2327
    @savspeaks2327 4 роки тому

    This made me cry

  • @foreveradorable1
    @foreveradorable1 8 років тому +2

    This is beautiful !

  • @angeluzsbrooks8439
    @angeluzsbrooks8439 5 років тому +3

    Wtf this was just my entire soul

  • @johnkeithrobinson7399
    @johnkeithrobinson7399 4 роки тому +1

    my brother keep up the good work

  • @thaakirc7
    @thaakirc7 3 роки тому

    2021, and still. WOAH.

  • @alyssapaek
    @alyssapaek 3 роки тому

    This is beautiful

  • @08jeep79
    @08jeep79 5 років тому

    Beautiful well spoken words

  • @charlottem.j8752
    @charlottem.j8752 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @biggboiheng2404
    @biggboiheng2404 2 роки тому

    😔🙏🏽thank you

  • @Kbswag07
    @Kbswag07 3 роки тому +1

    God can turn a tragedy into a masterpiece.

  • @neerabhardwaj3250
    @neerabhardwaj3250 4 роки тому

    This is the best thing I’ve heard

  • @saraspivey1129
    @saraspivey1129 5 років тому +1

    OMG. Bawling. THIS. ❤️❤️

  • @joeyg448
    @joeyg448 Рік тому

    I want to leave a comment that will accurately convey how I stepped into that poem and felt it scrape at my scars but I will just a leave a comment, for now, that says: Ouch.

  • @superpopgirls2alexism577
    @superpopgirls2alexism577 7 років тому +3

    That was so touching. Love hurts 😱😍❤️️

    • @calebspringer6305
      @calebspringer6305 6 років тому +2

      Love doesn’t hurt. The absence of love does.

  • @MrTeeBW
    @MrTeeBW Рік тому

    Im lost for words🤐🤐🤐🤐

  • @imdeadyy9518
    @imdeadyy9518 7 років тому

    Honestly amazing 🙏🏽

  • @plieswifey24
    @plieswifey24 5 років тому

    Omg sit down and brace for impact❤️❤️‼️

  • @emmabrown9932
    @emmabrown9932 Рік тому

    😢perfect

  • @ShubhamSauravYT
    @ShubhamSauravYT 6 років тому

    The best break up poem

  • @Haterzarefans
    @Haterzarefans 6 років тому

    Im blown awwwaaaaaaay!

  • @mizzle5686
    @mizzle5686 8 років тому +4

    So good g carry on feel ur pain✊🏾❤️💯

  • @thiernodiallo2980
    @thiernodiallo2980 7 років тому

    amazing poet!

  • @nicholasmartello4110
    @nicholasmartello4110 2 роки тому

    *PHEW that last line though*

  • @actualfvck
    @actualfvck 3 роки тому +1

    always one of my favorite poems. it resonates with me now more than ever.

  • @bluebird5856
    @bluebird5856 3 роки тому

    i'll miss you forever

  • @kaymilan3928
    @kaymilan3928 8 років тому +2

    Wowwww.......

  • @trillwavesbeats
    @trillwavesbeats 6 років тому

    Gonna use this for a beat intro, great stuff.

  • @maryapuhin4792
    @maryapuhin4792 5 років тому

    too good.

  • @okiemuteidjerhe
    @okiemuteidjerhe 6 років тому +5

    somebody please write the lyrics

  • @jade-rj4my
    @jade-rj4my 8 років тому +3

    This was so good

  • @MundoDeFrankGarcia
    @MundoDeFrankGarcia Рік тому

    💙💙💙💙

  • @vuyonxumalo8952
    @vuyonxumalo8952 Рік тому

    Damn!

  • @TrizxoSkater
    @TrizxoSkater 5 років тому

    this shit....hurted.

  • @heiressco.1095
    @heiressco.1095 3 роки тому

    WOOOOOW

  • @nadyayarista8933
    @nadyayarista8933 6 років тому +1

    I love poem so much. Please someone teach me more about it😊&lets be friends

    • @bettyemachetetmi5005
      @bettyemachetetmi5005 5 років тому

      write to me. write WITH me. today was my birthday. I couldn't think of anything I would love more than to start writing again besides this book about.people ..it's more of a sociology astrology textbook. I just ended a relationship with my partner of 7 years. I have lyrics and poems tangled in my throat and I have to get a place for me to sort them out. I would love to share a writing group/experience etc with a person or two. I'm rusty. but I published once. I don't want to be in anything too formal and if you're not too trained in a method, you're probably open minded and that would be great too. I have seen a lot of women who think that they have found their voice at 23. my own was very much MY voice at 12. but it was a very different kind of voice that I wrote with at 20. I'm not sure I'm used to the MY voice of 43 yet. we're not static beings. we are so much water. we shift shape.
      comment on one of my videos...... or something. I'm trying to get an actual channel together in addition to this one. eventually, too.😏

  • @ivettfranqui5010
    @ivettfranqui5010 4 роки тому

    Deep😧❤💯

  • @lauryn8766
    @lauryn8766 8 років тому +1

    Holy shit

  • @jas_lianne
    @jas_lianne Місяць тому

    Breakup Poem - Rage Almighty
    There was a dim streetlight
    That shivered in a naked parking lot
    Under the honesty of midnight and the deception of storm clouds
    Two drunken tongues argued ourselves sober
    As irony - made the air so thin
    And tragedy - made breathing so bitter
    We came to the ironic and tragic conclusion
    That being in love
    Is not a good reason for two people to stay together
    Irony: we had sex in this parking lot like a bunch of times right
    When a mattress was too fragile for our inhibitions
    Why love so hard on something so soft; we’re exhibitionists because some things are better received in public places
    Tragedy: so here we are
    Irony: we speak to each other so aggressively
    But communicate like pallbearers
    Tragedy: we laugh like opening caskets and smile like slit throats
    Irony: we’re horror story lovers afraid of a happy ending
    Irony: every argument then,
    is like the apocalypse now
    Tragedy: there is no tomorrow
    Irony: we knew this yesterday
    Tragedy: your heart beats Antigone - and I can’t be your Sophocles
    If I could rewrite this I would but I can’t so we’re here
    In this concrete cemetery approaching the afterlife of our relationship
    In every scary movie I’ve ever seen - tortured spirits don’t cross over
    So let’s walk away before we end up haunting each other for the rest of our lives
    Let’s stop being the Walking Dead and confirm that we’re the X-Files
    Mouths - numb from yelling
    Fingers - cramped from pointing
    Uncomfortable silence... is the sound of a glass house breaking
    And it ended with a kiss
    A reluctant smile and a mutual understanding that this has been torn apart and put together so many times
    The lines don’t match
    Our eyes don’t match
    Don’t sink
    We’ve sunk - to the lowest level of resentment with truthful lips
    Irony: you should never let a fool kiss you,
    And never let a kiss fool you
    Tragedy: I’ll probably be kissing women with thirty pieces of silver beneath my tongue when I leave you
    Irony: the most successful liars are the most honest people you’ll ever meet
    Tragedy: the most successful liars are the most honest people you’ll ever meet
    Irony: we’re only honest with each other when it comes to dishonesty
    Tragedy: peace with you was worth the war
    And I’ve given you pieces of me that I’ve never given myself
    They say - in order to rebuild, you must first destroy
    So maybe if we broke down
    We wouldn’t be breaking up
    Under the shivering streetlight
    In this naked parking lot
    Irony: I’m just now realizing that I’m going to be in love with you for the rest of my life
    Tragedy: you’re not gonna be around to know it

  • @sunineshaa8328
    @sunineshaa8328 6 років тому

    oh wowww

  • @keabetsweroma7818
    @keabetsweroma7818 6 років тому

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Aplustradomus
    @Aplustradomus 7 років тому

    OMG...

  • @DaBearGSWA
    @DaBearGSWA 6 років тому

    Wow Bro

  • @soliloquylove2115
    @soliloquylove2115 9 років тому +2

    Yikes!

  • @joeyhanghal7902
    @joeyhanghal7902 8 років тому

    Wow

  • @chrissy3609
    @chrissy3609 6 років тому

    True

  • @safayetsultan6240
    @safayetsultan6240 6 років тому +1

    lyrics?

  • @bellavita9624
    @bellavita9624 9 років тому

    :) wow