I'm very touched by the line of "I think I'm only here because I was too afraid to make the first cut". Because honestly, that was the conclusion I myself reached when looking back on my depression and wondering why I had thought so much of suicide but never did it. Thank you, Niel. :) Your words speak to me.
My emotions are up in the air right now, and I'm kind of crying, I don't know why, because this is beautiful, sad, happy, touching.. And I know is Neil is one of my favourite people, and if I ever make a trip to the U.S. I'll plan it around an event or slam he's attending.
"I too have wanted to open myself. I too have stared at a razor and seen in it a doorway. I think I'm only still here because I was too scared to make the first cut." Dude that hit me deep
Finally received my pre-ordered book - my favourite is Bystander Paralysis. It's great because while I read, all I can imagine is Neil performing the pieces & I can hear him so clearly.
'God bless the shape your head leaves in my pillow.' I picket that line up sowewhere (i dont even know when anymore) but it got stuck in my head. So i googled it and now i am here. This sentence describes falling in love so extremly well to me... Probably is that why it got stuck in my head...
I feel like Neil is his own world that only some of us have discovered and the rest are scared to find him because that's when they have to realize they're depressed.
Absolutely brilliant! I had Goosebumps everywhere while listening to this. I'm nowhere near as good of a poet as he is, but I do share my poetry on my UA-cam channel if anyone wants to come check it out.
What... I think everything must have a meaning, or we'll go around saying things like "I ate the milk and turn off the door" ahahaha I think it's unfair that he didnt explain what he meant by saying that thing, curiosity always drives me crazy
Marika Parrish ALX still sounds like the full name Alex because x is generally pronounced "ex" not just "ks" I believe he can write out the name but not in its entirety for the reasons he said, but still have it understood "Alx" means Alex. I really don't know but that's what I believed.
the river man inside my love have known he's there I've heard the costI think he's been up there for months that's how long I've heard bumps delete bumpsI think he's scared of me the most another compound collectors postfull stop .....that was a poem written by a computer system
Listening to Neil read poetry is like falling in love and having your heart broken at the same time. Love you Neil!
YES! This is exactly how it feels like.
Write About Now That is......yeah......prettymuch it
"You'll never be more wrong than the first time you say I Love You.
You'll mean it, sure. But, you'll still be lying." chills.
Do you believe in true Love?
So good.
"Depression isn't a gray sky; it's no sky at all"
"I too have stared at a razor and seen a doorway." absolutely amazing.
Ive seen a twisty slide🤔
4am Curiosity girl noo
"God bless the shape your head leaves in my pillow"
even attempting to put what i feel about this line in words hurts me
I'm very touched by the line of "I think I'm only here because I was too afraid to make the first cut". Because honestly, that was the conclusion I myself reached when looking back on my depression and wondering why I had thought so much of suicide but never did it. Thank you, Niel. :) Your words speak to me.
This book is a treasure and Neil himself reading it out loud is so beautiful.
"I am just carbon and bad timing"
This is without a doubt the most underviewed youtube channel of them all. And I kinda like it.
nilstahhh 76 million views is underviewed? :P
PLGiants Yes.
This poem is called: "Listen to Neil Hilborn and try not to cry."
Dont.
Oh gosh... I love everything about Neil! His poems are brilliant, his voice is perfect and he's adorable! ;D
Ever since I first heard "OCD", I've had a mini obsession with hearing you speak. Thank you for sharing your gift with people.
G Aliu same
the look he gives, after reading such beautiful poems. neil will always be one of the great spoken word poets.
Probably my favorite book I own. And having Neil's signature on the inside is amazing
My emotions are up in the air right now, and I'm kind of crying, I don't know why, because this is beautiful, sad, happy, touching.. And I know is Neil is one of my favourite people, and if I ever make a trip to the U.S. I'll plan it around an event or slam he's attending.
"I too have wanted to open myself. I too have stared at a razor and seen in it a doorway. I think I'm only still here because I was too scared to make the first cut."
Dude that hit me deep
Your words are everything.
God damn it! Why are all his poems so fucking good?
i just love this man's voice
This guy has so much emotion in all his stuff. I love listing to him.
God I love this guy.
most definitely my favorite poem. I love Neil's work
This man is just AMAZING. Love him!!
Finally received my pre-ordered book - my favourite is Bystander Paralysis. It's great because while I read, all I can imagine is Neil performing the pieces & I can hear him so clearly.
Neil never lets me down, god this guy is amazing.
Neil never ceases to amaze me. I love this one so much
Seeing Neil come up on my subscription feed makes me smile
Buying this book IMMEDIATELY
Lexi T We hope you enjoy it!
not
shut up
you
Bloody tears! Thanks for such a strong piece.
I love this guy.
i want this book so bad
That. That was beautiful
I own both of his books. But I love to listen to him read while I follow along.
This has been probably the worst week I could've possibly been away from Button Poetry's channel.
the way he says Alex... it hits me like a bat...
I just couldn't love him more♥
This is just perfect ♥
His poems are so amazing!!!
This is one of the best things I've ever heard.
Tbh whatever kind of poem Neil reads, it just magically becomes enjoyable.
It's like I was punched in the gut after he finished each poem, they were all so beautiful it was hard to keep breathing by the end!
Ive never liked getting punched so bad :D
I am addicted to this. ❤
I lost someone five years ago, this poem hurt like hell, but the pain is good, feel anything make me be okay
wasnt ready for that oh my days. i love it.
So incredible!!!
I have your book Neil and I love every page so glad I clicked on that link to Ocd a year ago out of pure curiosity
I can relate to every word Neil says. It almost hurts.
I love Neil he is my favorite
truly something wonderful
I just ... this is just ... he is just ... wow, you know?
I love Neil
This is great, very fluid
God bless the shape your head leaves in my pillow
Wow
Yes Neil, slay me with your words
'God bless the shape your head leaves in my pillow.'
I picket that line up sowewhere (i dont even know when anymore) but it got stuck in my head. So i googled it and now i am here.
This sentence describes falling in love so extremly well to me... Probably is that why it got stuck in my head...
"I am just carbon and bad timing" jeez that hit me on the feels
i wish he would talk hours straight, his voice is so calming
I feel like Neil is his own world that only some of us have discovered and the rest are scared to find him because that's when they have to realize they're depressed.
NEEEEEEEIIIIIILLLLLLLLLL *punches like button*
my name is Alex and its like midnight an this was just a lovely coincidence
I can't drink coffee. Will I be able to drink hot coffee in heaven Neil. Or who I am will be so fundemenataly changed that I am no longer me.
A NEW NIEL POEM
"that the radio always played what would've been your favourite songs"
Can I get this book anywhere else? couldn't find it on amazon and shipping to my country costs more than the book itself ):
Button Poetry are you in Illinois any time?
God damn man, what the fuck. I love your poems so much. I will translate them and write in the wall of my bedroom.
Hugs from Brazil!
Can you reply to me with the link to buy this book? I'd appreciate it!
Http://bit.ly/ournumbereddays it's also in the video description!
Thank you!
Absolutely brilliant! I had Goosebumps everywhere while listening to this. I'm nowhere near as good of a poet as he is, but I do share my poetry on my UA-cam channel if anyone wants to come check it out.
everything youve ever wanted to know about silence. thats a Glassjaw album.
Can someone explain me what "leave out the E." means?
Marika Parrish I don't believe it's something with meaning- just without it, the name is incomplete. Not everything has to have meaning. :)
What... I think everything must have a meaning, or we'll go around saying things like "I ate the milk and turn off the door" ahahaha I think it's unfair that he didnt explain what he meant by saying that thing, curiosity always drives me crazy
Marika Parrish Not necessarily. Have you heard of Dean Young? Perfect example!! But I see where you're coming from.
Marika Parrish ALX still sounds like the full name Alex because x is generally pronounced "ex" not just "ks" I believe he can write out the name but not in its entirety for the reasons he said, but still have it understood "Alx" means Alex. I really don't know but that's what I believed.
Alex without an E is the same as Alex, just not completed. Alx is still a whole person, not finished. Alx is undone.
Alex is not undone.
Can someone give the whole poem in cc
There's always coffee if you want it
Loves itss
the river man inside my love have known he's there I've heard the costI think he's been up there for months that's how long I've heard bumps delete bumpsI think he's scared of me the most another compound collectors postfull stop .....that was a poem written by a computer system
i am carbon and bad timing.
He skipped it has been and will be the year of airports
Ugh. Marry me plz
Don't.
"I am just carbon and bad timing."