...There's no other poet like Countee, Thank you for your story, Todd Hellems, and for the beautifully insightful way you read this piercing poem to us!
May 30th: Happy birthday Harlem Renaissance Poet-Novelist-Playwright Countee Cullen (1903-1946)-Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts US & Canada. Thank you and God bless. RIP...Thank you, Todd Helms and The Favorite Poem Project. Continued success and blessings....
todd you seem like an interesting character. i loved your "you have my name, so you know how to call me if you see me in the street". thank you for introducing me to this poem, i have come back to this video many times.
...There's no other poet like Countee, Thank you for your story, Todd Hellems, and for the beautifully insightful way you read this piercing poem to us!
May 30th: Happy birthday Harlem Renaissance Poet-Novelist-Playwright Countee Cullen (1903-1946)-Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts US & Canada. Thank you and God bless. RIP...Thank you, Todd Helms and The Favorite Poem Project. Continued success and blessings....
todd you seem like an interesting character. i loved your "you have my name, so you know how to call me if you see me in the street". thank you for introducing me to this poem, i have come back to this video many times.
Great reading and analysis of a great poem.
To surpass labels and give praise despite the hurt of the world is a true mark of a wonderful person. God bless you.
Bravo,Todd,
Young brother,
I hope you're continuing to grow even wiser.
Many out here have your back.
Strong stuff at work here
Well done.
it would ahve been better if you had actually memorized the poem....
@Todd Wesley Hellems You're a genius