+Corrie Hebert Hun, no one gives two shits XD Coming from a straight A star student, grades mean jack. School is about passing, and testing, and of your good at that you'll go through schooling with a breeze. Rana was talking about their perspectives on serious issues (Ex somewhere in America, Rape Joke). People I know with the best insights and perspectives on life aren't the kids who do super well in school.
+Corrie Hebert It doesn't matter... Its great that you're trying you're best in school. But bragging on the internet isn't going to make it any better. School gives you a wonderful chance at a better future, but it means nothing if you're just going to let that chance slip away from you. The point of this comment was that these 15-16 year old girls stood out from what is defined to be "normal" for their age and had the guts to show how they feel into a beautiful poem that enlightens the hearts and minds of people young and old The point is that being academically advanced will help you in these times of youth. But your true intelligence and maturity will help you in the long run. and that is what these girls are doing. showing their true intelligence and making this world a better place
ugh these three are my idols, inspired me and A friend to try writing some (pretty awful) performance poetry. THESE GIRLS ARE EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE THEM
I'm sure your poetry is great! That's my favorite part about poems, they can't be bad if they mean something to you. Keep writing and don't be so hard on yourself.😊👌
Love these girls! Lol i can't remember their names but... Was the joke about "i actually like tea" her way of saying she likes girls lmao don't know why i took it that way 😂
+Sarah Tucker Yeah, their names are (from left to right) Belissa Escobedo (16), Rhiannon McGavin (16), and Zariya Allen (15). They recently performed their most well-known poem 'Somewhere in America' on the Queen Latifah Show! :)
+Caitlin Williams I think rihannon is 18 because that's what her bio on Instagram says but I think the other girls are similar to age as well so they are older
They were all on Queen Latifah last year so it would make sense if Rhiannon is 18 - evidently depending on her birthday - now, but it would still mean that Zariyah is only 16 and it is likely that Belissa is 17. But thank you for pointing out my mistake.
This is my absolute favorite group, I love seeing them together, the “Rape Joke” 2 of these young girl did together was so well put together, and these amazing metaphors are amazing.
I've been watching and listening to these women's spoken word and poetry for so long and i dont know who they are, only that theyre from LA someone help, i need to know who my role models are
Holy shit holy fucking shit they made coffee puns and also talked about how people care too much about their coffee so moti-fucking-vational I feel soooo moved
I AM A POET You can not be a poet. Do you write free verse? No. I knew that I could show it. Have you come out of the closet Like Marilyn Hacker and Millay? No. You can not be a poet. Are you gay and proud of it Like Ginsberg and Whitman? No. I knew that I could show it. Do you smoke pot and inhale it? Are you a drug addict or an alcoholic? No. You can not be a poet. Are you suicidal and love to flaunt it? Have you been married more than once? No. I knew that I could show it. Do you hate war and protest it? Do you swear that you are an atheist? No. You can not be a poet. I knew that I could show it. Note: I am a conservative poet. Dedicated to the Modern Poetry Association, the Academy of American Poets, the Poetry Society of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lambda Literary Award, the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, The Guggenheim Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, New York University, Columbia University, and Vassar. (not hardly!) posted by Thomas Newton at 2:38 PM 3 comments A Self-Portrait at Age 60
A SELF-PORTRAIT AT AGE 60 The stone was cut out of the mountain without hands. -- Daniel 2:45 You have the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes, Prestigious endowment and foundation Publicity and precious grant surprises; And little magazines across the nation. You have the Ivy League expensive schools, The long tradition, tenured teachers, proud Alumni, newspaper reporting pools, And The exclusive New York City crowd. But where is your great poetry? You have failed. You judged the poet not the poetry, The prestige not the product. When I hailed, My language was unknown. You failed to know me! Did I waste all my free time when I tried? Have all the connoisseurs retired or died? posted by Thomas Newton at 2:34 PM 0 comments The Gauntlet
THE GAUNTLET I could not love thee, dear, so much, / Lov’d I not Honour More. -- "To Lucasta. Going to the Warres," Richard Lovelace (1618 - 1657) The gauntlet was thrown down in London days Before the war - an insult to the troops, The nation, and the President. It lays There on the field of Honour. Someone swoops The gauntlet up and shares it with old friends. Each person must decide the weapons they Will choose. There’s letter writing, phoning tends To work, boycotting’s another way. But no one wants a battle. Surely some Mistake was made. A true apology Was surely made for some remark that was dumb. There’s free speech in this country of the free. He also serves who only stands and holds A red and white, large-lettered sign that scolds. Note: The sign says, "I am ashamed the Dixie Chicks are from Texas." posted by Thomas Newton at 2:13 PM 0 comments
first couple lines "I'm like coffee cause I grind so fine" "im like coffee cause I keep you up all night" "I'm like coffee cause most people don't like me without changing some aspect of me" is stolen from tumblr. I've seen it so many times. First time I saw it was around 4/5 years ago. and they performed this last year? makes me wonder what else they might have stolen and taken credit for. :/
@@syleenaw5730 You clowns hating on men, who invented the gadget your using, the internet, architecture and pretty much everything else. So get a better comeback little sh!t
There were no oppressed Hispanics, the Spanish and Portuguese conquered more territory in the Americas than every northern european empire combined (hence why most of the americas speak Spanish or Portuguese), The Portuguese also actually transported around 50-60% of all the slaves transported from Africa to the Americas, and the Spanish supposedly killed almost 20 million natives during there colonisation (although thats hard to verify) of south and central america.
"I actually like tea...." Yup.
British people be like.
@@nevaehdeas7770 no gay ppl be like
Alice sweet Alice no lesbians be like
..
these girls are actually 15-16 years old amazing how educated they are.
Hon, I'm twelve years old, and I'm as educated as them. I skipped two grades, and I graduate in 3 years
+HannahGrahamOfficial truth
+Corrie Hebert Hun, no one gives two shits XD Coming from a straight A star student, grades mean jack. School is about passing, and testing, and of your good at that you'll go through schooling with a breeze. Rana was talking about their perspectives on serious issues (Ex somewhere in America, Rape Joke). People I know with the best insights and perspectives on life aren't the kids who do super well in school.
+Corrie Hebert It doesn't matter... Its great that you're trying you're best in school. But bragging on the internet isn't going to make it any better. School gives you a wonderful chance at a better future, but it means nothing if you're just going to let that chance slip away from you. The point of this comment was that these 15-16 year old girls stood out from what is defined to be "normal" for their age and had the guts to show how they feel into a beautiful poem that enlightens the hearts and minds of people young and old
The point is that being academically advanced will help you in these times of youth. But your true intelligence and maturity will help you in the long run. and that is what these girls are doing. showing their true intelligence and making this world a better place
ahahahahaha
Who else laughed so hard at "And I'm milk"
I find it amazing when poets who cover hard, heavy topics write a fun piece and deliver!
+Saron Asmelash literally coffee
I'm currently obsessed with these 3
None of them knew this from the top of their heads
@@dogdog9689 nope!
Dog Dog you should watch team chicago “shoot your shot”
i meant to reply to you. team chicago “shoot your shot” is also really good
same
between the tea line and the depresso punchline def solidified my fangirling for them :D
"I actually like tea...." And "depresso" made my love for these poets grow alot! I love these girls
I like the subtle joke about her being gay
stuckinthemedium when?
The "actually I like tea" when they're doing the "I like my men like I like my coffee" bit
being gay is very fashionable now
Ciara Verzin Yeah, she 'likes her men like she likes her coffee'. She likes tea.
Ciara Verzin she's said it in a few poems "but god for it I bring my girlfriend to prom" somewhere in America
IM MOCHAAA
IM CARUMMEEYLLL
im milk
HAHAHAHAHAH
I love these girls. I admire them for their passion and always impressed by their performance.
"Actually I like tea..."
Yep! Me, too! Lol, I really dislike coffee.
she saying she's gay
Depends on the flavor, I'll have an iced coffee
Rhiannon is so freaken good. She's always been my favorite.
is there a transcript i only got like 70% of the words
ugh these three are my idols, inspired me and A friend to try writing some (pretty awful) performance poetry. THESE GIRLS ARE EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE THEM
I'm sure your poetry is great! That's my favorite part about poems, they can't be bad if they mean something to you. Keep writing and don't be so hard on yourself.😊👌
You should probably listen to Art Class by Rhiannon to figure out why she says "I actually like tea..."
+lowlife that poem makes me cry
+moutardism well she's actually bi (as in her comment on her poem Biology) but i like it
what comment?
I like both
She kinda gay
These girls are so awesome, I can't wait to see what else they do.
The best to all of you
"I like my men like I like my coffee,
I actually like tea."
Wait a minute
Honestly the best, want to see heaps more of these girl, amazing 🙌🏾💕
i wish they'd clap quieter so you can actually hear them
this trio is literally the best
Not as best the three Spider-Men
I effing love them!!! There flow is incredible!!!😩😩😩😩😎😎😎
I love all the 3 of them... they're so strong
"strong" they probably cry to their daddy lmao
@@morismmento strong voice. They have a strong, inspiring voice.
“The best part of waking up is us” ❤️❤️👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻I love them every time I watch one of these vids I get chills
No
I admire them so much
i love these girls together
SLAY SLAY SLAY
I LOVE THEM
lovelovelovelovelovelovelove
I would've loved to hear them.
they are so talented, i've watched all their performances on youtube and they're amazing! ❤️👏
Talented at being bad lmao
MY QUEENSSSSSSSSS
Love these girls! Lol i can't remember their names but... Was the joke about "i actually like tea" her way of saying she likes girls lmao don't know why i took it that way 😂
yup! she's saying she likes girls
I lost it at "girl we know you put cream all up in that beverage" best come back EVER!
“because no one likes me without changing a fundamental aspect of my personal” wow they really came for me like that.
Anyone watching this in lockdown?
AM I THE ONLY INE FREAKING ABOUT HOW THEY MENTIONED ETHIOPIA
LOVE TO YALL
RECOGNITION TO MY COUNTRY
Can you stop screaming?
@@morismmento I don't want to
@@lozatajebe4828 you're hideous af lmao 💀
Does anyone know their names? They are a-m-a-z-i-n-g
+Sarah Tucker Yeah, their names are (from left to right) Belissa Escobedo (16), Rhiannon McGavin (16), and Zariya Allen (15). They recently performed their most well-known poem 'Somewhere in America' on the Queen Latifah Show! :)
+Caitlin Williams I think rihannon is 18 because that's what her bio on Instagram says but I think the other girls are similar to age as well so they are older
They were all on Queen Latifah last year so it would make sense if Rhiannon is 18 - evidently depending on her birthday - now, but it would still mean that Zariyah is only 16 and it is likely that Belissa is 17. But thank you for pointing out my mistake.
+Caitlin Williams no problem :)
thanks (: Caitlin Williams
They’re definitely the type to ask the teacher if they have homework
Fantasticcccccccccccc
These girls are amazazing!!
“GURL YOU KNOW YOU PUT CREAM UP IN THAT BEVERAGE!” 😂❤️Fav line!
These girls are my idols
"i actually like tea......" *I DIED* LOL!! OMG XD
ugh I love this poem :))))))
Woah I felt tears forming and goosebumps
It's not even sad !! 😅
@@steaminghott Quiet, child
@@morismmento who u think u are?💀💀
That was AMAZING
I love these girls
Ew, that name's disgusting. Well, what can you expect from a 14 year old edgy kpop Stan that's sexist?
Awesome!!!
Congratulations, welcome to the challenger deep
This was gold
They should do something with Prince EA
What did prince ea do? And what're day suppose to do? Crush him with their weight?
This is my life
"I'm milk... Because nobody likes me without changing a fundamental aspect of my personality. " chocolate milk strawberry milk milkshakes lmao
Lmao
This is my absolute favorite group, I love seeing them together, the “Rape Joke” 2 of these young girl did together was so well put together, and these amazing metaphors are amazing.
No one cares
Reckon it would be so depressing being friends with these guys
#love it 😍😍
I've been watching and listening to these women's spoken word and poetry for so long and i dont know who they are, only that theyre from LA
someone help, i need to know who my role models are
guurrrl you know you put cream all up in that bedroom!
“I actually like tea” nice metaphor Rihannon lmao
Mustbeenaghost rn is crying
Holy shit holy fucking shit they made coffee puns and also talked about how people care too much about their coffee so moti-fucking-vational I feel soooo moved
1:42 me too. Me too
same lol
*Yes*
I am a Poet
I AM A POET
You can not be a poet.
Do you write free verse? No.
I knew that I could show it.
Have you come out of the closet
Like Marilyn Hacker and Millay? No.
You can not be a poet.
Are you gay and proud of it
Like Ginsberg and Whitman? No.
I knew that I could show it.
Do you smoke pot and inhale it?
Are you a drug addict or an alcoholic? No.
You can not be a poet.
Are you suicidal and love to flaunt it?
Have you been married more than once? No.
I knew that I could show it.
Do you hate war and protest it?
Do you swear that you are an atheist? No.
You can not be a poet.
I knew that I could show it.
Note: I am a conservative poet.
Dedicated to the Modern Poetry Association, the Academy of American Poets,
the Poetry Society of America, the National Endowment for the Arts,
the Lambda Literary Award, the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize,
The Guggenheim Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, New York
University, Columbia University, and Vassar. (not hardly!)
posted by Thomas Newton at 2:38 PM 3 comments
A Self-Portrait at Age 60
A SELF-PORTRAIT AT AGE 60
The stone was cut out of the mountain without hands. -- Daniel 2:45
You have the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes,
Prestigious endowment and foundation
Publicity and precious grant surprises;
And little magazines across the nation.
You have the Ivy League expensive schools,
The long tradition, tenured teachers, proud
Alumni, newspaper reporting pools,
And The exclusive New York City crowd.
But where is your great poetry? You have failed.
You judged the poet not the poetry,
The prestige not the product. When I hailed,
My language was unknown. You failed to know me!
Did I waste all my free time when I tried?
Have all the connoisseurs retired or died?
posted by Thomas Newton at 2:34 PM 0 comments
The Gauntlet
THE GAUNTLET
I could not love thee, dear, so much, / Lov’d I not Honour More.
-- "To Lucasta. Going to the Warres," Richard Lovelace (1618 - 1657)
The gauntlet was thrown down in London days
Before the war - an insult to the troops,
The nation, and the President. It lays
There on the field of Honour. Someone swoops
The gauntlet up and shares it with old friends.
Each person must decide the weapons they
Will choose. There’s letter writing, phoning tends
To work, boycotting’s another way.
But no one wants a battle. Surely some
Mistake was made. A true apology
Was surely made for some remark that was dumb.
There’s free speech in this country of the free.
He also serves who only stands and holds
A red and white, large-lettered sign that scolds.
Note: The sign says, "I am ashamed the Dixie Chicks are from Texas."
posted by Thomas Newton at 2:13 PM 0 comments
''i actually like tea'' me as an english person lolololol
These are funny to me just like the last one
I like all ofnthe ones with all over them
"I actually like tea..."
Awesome
could someone post the text please, i didnt get everything
I'm so in love with you three
actually I like tea?
She's gay
ik i just wanted to quote the line cause im gay too
at least your being truthful
@@tangysadness5309 ice tea or sweet tea? Iced and sweet taste delicious
first couple lines "I'm like coffee cause I grind so fine" "im like coffee cause I keep you up all night" "I'm like coffee cause most people don't like me without changing some aspect of me" is stolen from tumblr. I've seen it so many times. First time I saw it was around 4/5 years ago. and they performed this last year? makes me wonder what else they might have stolen and taken credit for. :/
It's just a quote in a poem, they aren't submitting a college essay 😂😂
I swear ive seen these girls before
Probably in Somewhere In America
I luv all of those
Is it possible to get a copy of this piece? I love it so much!
Anybody who knows how I can find more of the right girl
In the circus
I'm lost...
The subtle gay joke. Quality.
No but really, these three are incredible.
That’s cool but I could care less
I'm new here
What are these girls names?
I love them
@Chaos King oh shit I totally almost gave a fuck about a man's opinion gotta watch myself
@@syleenaw5730 You know why women have less value in society? You're a great example.
@@syleenaw5730 You clowns hating on men, who invented the gadget your using, the internet, architecture and pretty much everything else. So get a better comeback little sh!t
@@morismmento sir...I asked for names...like 2 years ago
@@syleenaw5730 ADMIT IT! You're being sexist to that other guy in the reply aren't you?
Rhiannon is a God!
She's a human being
CONSENT ISNT NEEDED
I like coffee and tea, if you know what I mean.
Good
Don’t blame the ghost
They really funny 😐😐
i love all three of these girls, but i think they steal too many lines from tumblr.
Or the people on Tumblr have listened to their poetry and posted said lines on Tumblr.
I did not post that this happens to me all the time...I have never even been on tumblr
Um iI'm sure it's just people having similar ideas? Or like said, people take their lines, because they're writers.
Tumbr is dead
I like my men like I like my coffee
SYKE I prefer tea 😎
Wow so offensive! Shiver me timbers!
Because you aren't going to get any and you're going to die alone 💀
I like lattes. ;)
These people in the comments don’t understand metaphors
No
i like my men like i like my coffee
i dont like coffee
Also you're a weeb so your garbage opinion doesn't matter
You're worthless
Yea they never had a boyfriend
I noticed the cuts on her arm
You must have like, super vision, cause I didn't see anything
+Elizabeth Cannon-washington wich girl?
I dont get it
Im just here cause I couldn’t hate them on the video witch got like 5million views... but who tf are they to talk like that
I like my men like I like my coffee.
I'm gay.
Mom said objects can"t talk
0:58 was that English?
I actually like tea?
can barely hear them over the cheers
There were no oppressed Hispanics, the Spanish and Portuguese conquered more territory in the Americas than every northern european empire combined (hence why most of the americas speak Spanish or Portuguese), The Portuguese also actually transported around 50-60% of all the slaves transported from Africa to the Americas, and the Spanish supposedly killed almost 20 million natives during there colonisation (although thats hard to verify) of south and central america.
Someone give me their instas
In the dumpster