"A Love Letter to my Right Hand"

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2018
  • Performing my poem "A Love Letter to my Right Hand" at the Stanford Spoken Word Collective's Fall Show titled "Tinder//Tender"
    Hope you enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 329

  • @angelinalim8418
    @angelinalim8418 5 років тому +4702

    *left hand has left the chat*

    • @mangi5
      @mangi5 4 роки тому +7

      Angelina Lim
      how does this not have any replies

    • @saptarshidas481
      @saptarshidas481 4 роки тому +67

      It was the *right* decision

    • @sunnysmith3761
      @sunnysmith3761 4 роки тому +3

      LMFAO

    • @TheRealJojo27
      @TheRealJojo27 4 роки тому +16

      @@saptarshidas481 Das I gotta hand it to you, good pun

    • @Gloomonna
      @Gloomonna 4 роки тому +2

      Bruh ಥ‿ಥ

  • @jacksonj2106
    @jacksonj2106 5 років тому +1979

    This dude just took Yeeting your Meat to the next level

  • @Matt_Limb
    @Matt_Limb 5 років тому +3012

    Gold. I don't know if this is a comedy or an emotional speech

  • @curtislee7292
    @curtislee7292 5 років тому +4261

    You are probably one of the best speakers I have ever heard. In just 4 minutes you made me laugh and cry. The way you take your listeners on a emotional rollercoaster is a skill that is so unique to you. Well done! As a fellow public speaker I aspire to a reach the level at which you speak at. Once again bravo!

    • @daisycristobal6154
      @daisycristobal6154 5 років тому +6

      Curtis Lee 420 like :)

    • @reformedcaveman1500
      @reformedcaveman1500 5 років тому +27

      Didn't Arpi win award for public speaking?

    • @Garadaghli
      @Garadaghli 5 років тому +27

      all of that and he also has a smooth voice that is so relaxing to listen to

    • @Svemska
      @Svemska 3 роки тому +5

      Its because everything he says rings completely genuine and true. Great public speakers have this sort of connection with what they're saying.

    • @itstaz1351
      @itstaz1351 3 роки тому

      @@Svemska that's how quality writing is written. from truth and experience. That's what makes writing amazing imo.

  • @maliyahb9116
    @maliyahb9116 5 років тому +2208

    "I've been chasing girls and their numbers, when I should've been admiring YOUR digits" got me rolling omg. That was so corny and such a pun but I loved it so much.

    • @victoryau4300
      @victoryau4300 5 років тому +10

      That was the one joke I didn't get. Could you please explain?

    • @solarfantasies2086
      @solarfantasies2086 5 років тому +5

      @@victoryau4300 SOMEONE EXPLAIN

    • @maliyahb9116
      @maliyahb9116 5 років тому +58

      @Victor Yau Ok, so you know how fingers are called digits, right? He's basically saying that instead of paying attention to girls and looking for their numbers he needed to spend more time with his hand hence the word 'digits '. Sorry if you didn't get my explanation, I'm bad at explaining things.

    • @trash3161
      @trash3161 5 років тому +22

      @@maliyahb9116 y are hands called digits the first place? (the problems of being a slow minded person)

    • @kso537871
      @kso537871 5 років тому +31

      Finger = digits. It's been that way since forever.

  • @JohnDoe-bu3ev
    @JohnDoe-bu3ev 5 років тому +1933

    this channel is a hidden gold mine, a diamond in the rough, praise the youtube algorithm for putting this on my recommended

  • @midnut9036
    @midnut9036 4 роки тому +218

    The “I’m sorry Mom” had a whole new meaning by the end

  • @suddenlystanning8307
    @suddenlystanning8307 5 років тому +950

    I wasn’t expecting to get so invested in you and your hand’s relationship but now it’s my otp

    • @laskeo
      @laskeo 5 років тому +24

      your name adds up

    • @peepeeman7120
      @peepeeman7120 4 роки тому +6

      r/usernamechecksout

  • @Jinnnay
    @Jinnnay 4 роки тому +394

    Wow, your poem covered self-harm, self-love, and the journey of resilience many of us can resonate with. Good job

  • @alexkim9866
    @alexkim9866 5 років тому +1071

    How did this man make yeeting ur meat so beautiful

  • @Elliejsoh
    @Elliejsoh 5 років тому +931

    the way you deliver your words is absolutely breathtaking. thanks for sharing (-:

  • @fhyeesandra
    @fhyeesandra 4 роки тому +318

    i wont be suprised to see you performing on ted talk in the future

  • @thenctzenluv2787
    @thenctzenluv2787 4 роки тому +76

    “Sorry, Mom.”
    *hysterically laughs*

  • @oddsthenorm1809
    @oddsthenorm1809 5 років тому +332

    The fact that you can take such insignificant topics and turn them into passionate, and moving sentences is a true talent!

  • @tahlia6146
    @tahlia6146 5 років тому +185

    "I didn't even think to say sorry"
    audience: mhhhh mmhhhh mmMMHHHHHHHH

  • @maddog2439
    @maddog2439 5 років тому +421

    Can you do a video on the basics of public speaking and how you’re so good? I’m doing a competition and I need so help!

  • @sophiapark5487
    @sophiapark5487 5 років тому +362

    this is genius. you are genius. this has moved me in so many ways. I literally just laughed and cried throughout the course of this video. thankyou

  • @beko____
    @beko____ 5 років тому +195

    This took strength and courage to share, and I appreciate your openness and ability to combine humor and an emotional time. We feel you.

  • @raenydayy
    @raenydayy 5 років тому +331

    t h e d e e d .

  • @fhyeesandra
    @fhyeesandra 4 роки тому +49

    i NEED this sense of humour and confidence and this speaking skill but all i have is anxiety and my self-deprecating humour

  • @ambercelife5476
    @ambercelife5476 5 років тому +138

    that took a turn omg

  • @chimint2062
    @chimint2062 5 років тому +86

    It went from a story of beating his meat to him cutting his self not going to question

  • @eeshaanpp
    @eeshaanpp 5 років тому +1317

    where my lefties at?

  • @dontmindkel
    @dontmindkel 5 років тому +165

    Truthfully I wonder if you'll see this but even so, this made me giggle, smile and hell even cry.
    Your usage of comedy was well done and it almost served as a small cushion building up and preparing for the fall haha! In a way, I wanna say I'm proud of you for this.

  • @Melody51433
    @Melody51433 4 роки тому +420

    Going through your videos thinking "this guy got into Stanford!?", and then i saw this video... 😥

    • @broohoo9162
      @broohoo9162 4 роки тому +7

      @Olena Strizhak should check his Stanford application as well... he reads it in one of his videos. so talented

  • @HanNguyen-zf8iq
    @HanNguyen-zf8iq 4 роки тому +87

    These lines are not the same without Arpi's delivery but the word usage is so beautiful to not write down
    A Love Letter To My Right Hand
    Hey rightie,
    I’d wave hi but, you know …
    Well, just thought I’d say thanks,
    For everything.
    Thanks for always being there,
    For being my go-to.
    My right-hand man, or hand?
    My right-hand hand,
    My favorite part of me.
    You were my first supporter
    Carefully supporting my baby weights
    Before my legs learn to walk.
    You were my comforter,
    My personal pacifier,
    Watching me fall asleep
    As I raising your thumb
    Night after night.
    You really loved me
    And I didn’t really return the favor.
    So, I’m sorry.
    Man, I’m such a shitty lover
    To you, my first lover.
    I still remember that night
    When we first did the “d” -
    The fun, the warmth, the pleasure
    Of our guilty embrace.
    Oh, man.
    After all, you know me best,
    The way I like it done.
    You took me to places I’ve never been before
    End of night [not sure, sbd help me out uwu], and I never came back since.
    You know just how to move
    Where to rub, when to stop, when to go
    You know me like the back of your hand
    Or the back of yourself?
    Anyways, you treated me well
    And I didn’t return the favor.
    I never trimmed you on time,
    Never washed you enough,
    Pushed back your cuticles,
    Bit on your nails.
    I really didn’t treat you well;
    I chased after girls and their numbers
    When I should have been admiring your digits.
    How … [inaudible - help pls] you are -
    The strength in your joint,
    The curves in your palm.
    Like man, you are so fucking amazing!
    Oh shit, sorry.
    I’m so bad at taking care of you.
    Remember that time when I was walking to the kitchen
    And I stubbed my toe on a coffee table?
    Then, as I lifted my leg in agony,
    Hit my knee on the same stupid coffee table,
    And now in significantly more pain.
    Threw you against the wall
    And you curled up to brace for the impact
    As your knuckles flew through the plaster and wood
    Collecting dust and chips in your wrinkles.
    And as I wipe the blood from your skin
    And rub the alcohol on your cuts
    And wrap you so hard you could barely breath,
    I didn’t even think to say sorry.
    Remember that time when you were in the bathtub
    And I threw you on that box cutter
    And tugged you across my vein,
    And you trembled and struggled
    And pulled back
    So the cuts fell short,
    And you dropped the knife when I was too weak,
    Grabbed the curtains,
    Pulled me out of that bathtub with water tinted pink,
    Tenderly dried me off,
    And reached for the phone to call for help.
    I guess what I’m trying to say is sorry,
    And thank you.
    Thanks for always being there,
    For taking care of me,
    For writing my words,
    Even these,
    For loving me,
    Even when I couldn’t do it myself,
    For giving me a hand.

  • @rebecca6550
    @rebecca6550 5 років тому +129

    I laughed and cried , you are so talented!

  • @sophiapamphilis4536
    @sophiapamphilis4536 5 років тому +73

    This SLAPS (no pun intended). I love how you weave together the tragic with the hysterical and how you really make yourself heard through your writing. Super inspiring, hope I can make it to your level one day!!

  • @kristamartin4415
    @kristamartin4415 5 років тому +69

    this is such a great crowd I love it

  • @Leila-jh8zy
    @Leila-jh8zy 5 років тому +67

    Woaw if you write a book someday I'll make sure to buy it

  • @saakshishah450
    @saakshishah450 4 роки тому +6

    You know he’s the best writer when he can make you laugh hard and cry rivers just in a duration of 4 mins and 30 seconds

  • @sacrafuruno2692
    @sacrafuruno2692 5 років тому +91

    wow this is so beautiful and creative

  • @1girpiggy
    @1girpiggy 5 років тому +52

    You’re such a great speaker! Despite your stumbling and forgetfulness it almost felt like it was meant for the story! Awesome poem!

  • @jeffpape6519
    @jeffpape6519 4 роки тому +19

    Wow. Arpi this was an emotional rollercoaster; a masterpiece. You’re a storyteller, through and through.

  • @marieb.6680
    @marieb.6680 5 років тому +18

    wow this got deep real fast...love that tbh
    Idk how you do it but you combine the perfect amount of "damn funny" and "damn...."

  • @proyo.
    @proyo. 5 років тому +6

    THE END WHEN YOU SAID FOR GIVING ME A HAND I CRIED, WHY THE HELL IS THIS SO BEAUTIFUL??

  • @zoejames7771
    @zoejames7771 5 років тому +35

    This got me laughing like crazy and crying like a baby. Thank you for this and you’re amazing self ❤️

  • @chloechai9804
    @chloechai9804 5 років тому +26

    i am that guy screeching everytime he laughs in the background :)

  • @42dwg
    @42dwg 5 років тому +3

    this is so, so good. i think i've watched it around 50 times already. need more of these man!! your writing is genius

  • @lilg6427
    @lilg6427 5 років тому +2

    this just sprung a whole new appreciation for my hand.

  • @ShanRizwan
    @ShanRizwan 5 років тому +13

    I loved this! You are such a great writer and speaker Arpi! Looking forward to what you make next!

  • @hcneysuckle
    @hcneysuckle 4 роки тому +9

    the audience reactions make this so much better lmao

  • @katncity
    @katncity 5 років тому +1

    this is everything and a new favorite of mine to listen to

  • @ninetyninebeat4332
    @ninetyninebeat4332 4 роки тому +16

    I've been binge watching your vlog with no particular order this whole day, and this is the video that got me to click the subscribe button. You are very talented person and i see a great future in you and i think im in love with your personality, never met someone like you and would love to get to know you in real life.

  • @monyadawood9504
    @monyadawood9504 3 роки тому +1

    All I can say is that it was such an emotional rollercoaster, from laughing to crying to being grateful that I too have a hand.

  • @kathrynyang196
    @kathrynyang196 5 років тому +17

    Man! This is so good! I’m dying

  • @surfingdaweb1975
    @surfingdaweb1975 4 роки тому +1

    Honestly, I love you Arpi. I started watching you after your college app videos and I can't get enough. Everytime I have writer's block or am having a bad day, your videos always bring me back to life. Thank you

  • @TheVeggiepizza
    @TheVeggiepizza 4 роки тому +1

    This went both where I thought it would, and places I never would've thought to see on this channel. Very well done!

  • @mayuhmetal
    @mayuhmetal 5 років тому +12

    this just gave me life

  • @privcraft_
    @privcraft_ 5 років тому +12

    Arpi is the only dude that can make me want to go to an open mic

  • @ZellaHanson
    @ZellaHanson 5 років тому +3

    I'm sobbing!! You're really something dude. Keep shining

  • @Sam-hg3bq
    @Sam-hg3bq 5 років тому +14

    정말 감탄만 나오네요,, You are such a big inspiration! I hope I could get to that level of speaking at one point in my life :)

  • @saakshishah450
    @saakshishah450 4 роки тому +2

    We need more of this man!!

  • @paintmyseoul6868
    @paintmyseoul6868 5 років тому +13

    AWHHH IM GONNA CRY THIS WAS AN AMAZING SPEACH

  • @Itachi-qt4qb
    @Itachi-qt4qb 4 роки тому +5

    I don't understand it as well, and I know I'm not in the position to, since I contributed nothing and I literally just learned your existence for a month, tops. But man, I'm damn proud of you.
    That was raw and beautiful. I hope life treats you, and everyone you love, well. Glad you're alive.

  • @xD3fiNiTiOnx
    @xD3fiNiTiOnx 5 років тому +8

    Just found your channel yesterday. I really enjoyed the last video. Well done again. I await the next

  • @lilsinz_djsin
    @lilsinz_djsin 4 роки тому +22

    Idk if your voice faltering in the end was legit but I'm pretty sure mine would have too. I absolutely love this. You are awesome.

  • @wafamohammd1337
    @wafamohammd1337 4 роки тому +10

    Arpi is my medicine for depression!! Need more of his videos!

  • @BIEBERownMe
    @BIEBERownMe 4 роки тому

    This whole video is a rollercoaster.

  • @emilytran212
    @emilytran212 5 років тому

    DUDE WTFFFFFF WHY IS THIS NOT POPULAR YET OMGGGGG I WENT FROM LAUGHING SO HARD TO CRYING MY EYES OUT... What an awesome poem!!!!!!!!

  • @brigitte2156
    @brigitte2156 5 років тому +1

    wow..just wow...so many chills

  • @cas_______661
    @cas_______661 5 років тому +5

    You are amazing please never stop posting

  • @elizakooiman642
    @elizakooiman642 4 роки тому

    love that this is in my recommend right at the end of November

  • @Airraca
    @Airraca 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, Arpi. You have me over here crying at 3am, when I should be sleep for class at 9a. It was well worth the sleep deprivation.

  • @valeriecernar
    @valeriecernar 5 років тому +13

    I am so glad I subscribed. Always good content bro!!

  • @briannam.4266
    @briannam.4266 5 років тому +2

    This was absolutely amazing! Your delivery was beautiful and the personality you brought throughout the whole performance was so captivating!

  • @ipman92
    @ipman92 5 років тому +2

    you are so talented!! please post more spoken word :) And thank you for sharing your story in such a beautifully articulated way

  • @cupcake7219
    @cupcake7219 5 років тому +10

    You are so amazing....this made me laugh and cry so hard

  • @justinyi6545
    @justinyi6545 5 років тому +2

    U r such an amazing speaker. The way u take over the stage is amazing bruh

  • @amparoohoo3532
    @amparoohoo3532 5 років тому +1

    Master of emotion.

  • @smithshelke2036
    @smithshelke2036 5 років тому +2

    Man YOU ARE TALENTED.
    You say you're lazy, You say you didn't put in much effort to get into Stanford. But damn - I say you deserved it. I wish everyone's like you, excelling at the things they like.

  • @mehrchawla4840
    @mehrchawla4840 3 роки тому

    I did not know I needed this. I am in awe.

  • @anavh8067
    @anavh8067 4 роки тому

    I do not regret watching your videos. You're the best you-tuber ever... I aspire to be as good of a public speaker as you are.

  • @kaligoldwater7904
    @kaligoldwater7904 5 років тому +1

    No doubt one of the best poems I've ever heard. You should write poems more often!!

  • @daisyb9543
    @daisyb9543 4 роки тому +22

    Still a better love story than Twilight

  • @cassidyw2729
    @cassidyw2729 5 років тому +8

    Damn this was soooo good. Best spoken word (out of like the 6 i've listened to) ever

  • @pearlhay5033
    @pearlhay5033 5 років тому +20

    Seems like you have a handle on this stuff! I am really blown away!

  • @lauradawncannon9026
    @lauradawncannon9026 5 років тому +5

    Great writing! I hope you come out with more videos soon.

  • @heydadimhungryhihungryimda9342
    @heydadimhungryhihungryimda9342 5 років тому +5

    this is great. Nah Bruh this is EXTRAVAGANT

  • @chrispham4347
    @chrispham4347 4 роки тому

    I love this! It's so amazing ♥️

  • @kanishkakumar3103
    @kanishkakumar3103 2 роки тому

    This is just so amazing!

  • @maxwang6561
    @maxwang6561 4 роки тому +1

    Man, you are such a great speaker. Thought I really learned a lot from you!

  • @theceren3556
    @theceren3556 4 роки тому

    I need more of your poems like right now. Pls do more concent like this. Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷

  • @inspireclcok
    @inspireclcok Рік тому

    Revisiting after many years. Miss you dude

  • @nataniellap.9095
    @nataniellap.9095 5 років тому

    you’re such a captivating speaker!! hope you show us more videos like these in the future (:

  • @emudabird
    @emudabird 5 років тому

    Hey, I’m new to your channel and i know I’m late but I just wanted to say a belated thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life with your viewers. You are a magnificent person and your fans are here to support you always.

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 5 років тому +16

    This was brilliant

  • @baotienduong
    @baotienduong 5 років тому

    I would love more of these videos!

  • @carlasolare
    @carlasolare 4 роки тому +1

    you are such a natural actor !!!!!!!!

  • @emilyphan9372
    @emilyphan9372 5 років тому +1

    This hit me hardddddd. I should say thank you to my right hand too :) I love you man

  • @SM-zw3on
    @SM-zw3on 3 роки тому

    I remember crying the first time I saw this video. Now I come back casually whenever I feel like I need every other month. I’ve doing pretty okay lately, just came back once again.

    • @SM-zw3on
      @SM-zw3on 3 роки тому

      Also the cheerio one

  • @reginacarissa4339
    @reginacarissa4339 4 роки тому

    THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL OKAY IM CRYINGGGGGGG

  • @Tradewindrain
    @Tradewindrain 4 роки тому

    Incredible performance, hands down.

  • @gwenxmoore9762
    @gwenxmoore9762 5 років тому +2

    A thousand bravos

  • @chelsearose.4945
    @chelsearose.4945 4 роки тому +1

    i aspire to reach your level of skill. so amazing!

  • @isabellamora8090
    @isabellamora8090 5 років тому +3

    this is so awesome

  • @florrrina
    @florrrina 4 роки тому

    That was so good, man. Bravo.

  • @karaanneka9961
    @karaanneka9961 4 роки тому +2

    Damn STAN THIS MAN

  • @fabiennes9731
    @fabiennes9731 5 років тому +1

    wow, that was deep! thanks

  • @jocelynxu8328
    @jocelynxu8328 5 років тому

    Thank You, UA-cam recommended for bringing me to this channel