Rudy Francisco - I want to write a poem

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2023
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  • @Allmenmilk
    @Allmenmilk 11 місяців тому +45

    “i want to write a poem so beautiful my parents start to agree” impacted me in a way that will follow me into every next year

  • @hazel2172
    @hazel2172 Рік тому +106

    They never saw me coming,
    but I'll make sure they grieve,
    when I leave.
    🎤🔥🔥

  • @apoetproses3273
    @apoetproses3273 Рік тому +122

    Rudy Francisco: the best poet Button Poetry has or ever will have. Full stop. The man's words are like a breath of fresh air.

    • @jules.17
      @jules.17 Рік тому

      Listen to to some of Ariana Brown and Ebony Stewart’s pieces. They’re also great!

    • @oliviathomas8784
      @oliviathomas8784 Рік тому +1

      Blyle Baird also has really nice work

    • @coldlasagna
      @coldlasagna Рік тому

      I'm sorry but Anis Mojgani is one of the greatest poets in the last 100 years. Rudy is incredible as well.

    • @MK-mi6ws
      @MK-mi6ws 11 місяців тому

      💯

  • @MyLittleDiaryInc
    @MyLittleDiaryInc 5 місяців тому +2

    "They didn't see me coming, but I'll make sure they grieve when I leave." no further questions your honor!

  • @strawberriez0
    @strawberriez0 Рік тому +23

    I hope he knows just how much he’s inspired us since Day 1! ❤️

  • @lurethomas5692
    @lurethomas5692 Рік тому +20

    His poem reaches the deepest part of my soul with words

  • @sandra-ze8xk
    @sandra-ze8xk Рік тому +20

    So thought provoking. This is true poetry!!!

  • @altanida1097
    @altanida1097 Рік тому +5

    Rudy I can tell you I will never forget you and your writings. I’ve been following you for almost 9 years now, and I will continue to read your writings until I pass ❤️

  • @EarthPoets
    @EarthPoets Рік тому +8

    I write simple rhymes, but Rudy takes it beyond the next level to the stratosphere. How I wish I could enlist him in the fight to end animal abuse. Perhaps if I watch him enough, some of his magic will rub off on me, I sincerely hope so 😎.
    ♫ Rudy's on a train to my brain,
    half way down the line.
    I know he's gonna get there,
    but it needs time ♫

  • @ella.o.8685
    @ella.o.8685 9 місяців тому +2

    He is my role model when it comes to spoken poetry. He is the one that made me get attracted to spoken poetry. I wish I could meet him one day

  • @christhepostmanpoet6618
    @christhepostmanpoet6618 Рік тому +5

    This beautiful poem has it all !
    Humour with a deep deep message
    Rhyming rhythm give it music and groove
    It would be good to see it written on the page - to see the shapes of the words
    Writing done this well has a tingle factor
    It makes you feel physically good !
    I wish I could write this well !

  • @patiance6904
    @patiance6904 Рік тому +5

    Saw this live and he said it was his first poem and I wanna cry its so good.

  • @tjgwaziwa9463
    @tjgwaziwa9463 Рік тому +5

    Rudy dropping just made my day 10 times better

  • @fomorekontent83
    @fomorekontent83 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely love Rudy. He is my favourite poet of all time. @ButtonPoetry gotta release more long versions of his recitals ❤😇

  • @winnieahabwe2753
    @winnieahabwe2753 Рік тому +1

    My great great grandkids and generations after will read my journals and know that i was lucky enough to exist and actually live at the same time Rudy did.

  • @ezekiallawrence6228
    @ezekiallawrence6228 Рік тому +3

    Rudy's poem is by all means a work of art but I just feel like when he did it at high tech high school 12 years ago it just felt more sincere like you could feel his heart and soul in the words he spoke

  • @stephenwhite1473
    @stephenwhite1473 Рік тому +10

    Fastest I’ve ever tapped on a UA-cam notification is when Rudy’s name popped up

  • @ladyinluv110
    @ladyinluv110 Рік тому +3

    Uncle Rudy never misses. 😢

  • @TotalShredHead
    @TotalShredHead Рік тому +2

    rudy, your work inspires me everyday.

  • @prince_of_arts
    @prince_of_arts Рік тому +1

    Thank you for reviving this poem. A poem that I have seen its older version. POEM!

  • @ATLGaGirl09
    @ATLGaGirl09 Рік тому +1

    I'll NEVER not love this man and what he left on the mic. ❤

  • @tundealan3524
    @tundealan3524 Рік тому

    You're just great with words Ruby. You're an inspiration.

  • @joymbugua2416
    @joymbugua2416 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽 I know a couple of his poems by heart, and I've listened to all of them. I would reeeeally love to hear more from him 💯💯

  • @marcelrodriguez9380
    @marcelrodriguez9380 Рік тому +6

    Rudy is a genius!!

  • @kamompoko
    @kamompoko Рік тому +2

    I cried ...this is beautiful 🥰

  • @wandilepepping6349
    @wandilepepping6349 Рік тому +4

    If emotions were words then those words would be Rudy Francisco

  • @MrHammer102
    @MrHammer102 Рік тому +1

    This brother is amazing on a level I've not seen and I've been around. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @AnupreetBhuyar
    @AnupreetBhuyar 7 місяців тому +1

    Wont ever forget you rudy❤❤

  • @aniyahb.13
    @aniyahb.13 Рік тому

    I love him sm!!!

  • @asmaao3627
    @asmaao3627 8 місяців тому

    wow. this is literally what runs through my head when I write, but the way he penned it was beautiful

  • @ArthurVerron
    @ArthurVerron 9 місяців тому

    Amazing! I felt that journey all the way through! Fantastic!

  • @maggiesmith2008
    @maggiesmith2008 3 місяці тому

    Rifle II is that poem. I read, I cried. I screamed the name of one of my students who I hope will someday realize his body and mind don't have to be a weapon even though he's be victimized. I showed it to all my colleagues who work with him. And I prayed that someday it would sink in when I shared it with that boy.

  • @mayadavis877
    @mayadavis877 Рік тому

    One of my favorite poets.👏🏾

  • @rebeccaachu
    @rebeccaachu Рік тому

    Rudy will always be a fave. 🖤

  • @roderickwarjri1063
    @roderickwarjri1063 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Rudy ❤

  • @osmundmillion3299
    @osmundmillion3299 Рік тому

    Rudy is just soooooo talented

  • @bimboodekunle4296
    @bimboodekunle4296 Рік тому +2

    Always so beautiful ❤

  • @miradouliez850
    @miradouliez850 Рік тому

    beautiful! touching!

  • @lezly-lola
    @lezly-lola Рік тому

    You are the best, Rudy 😊

  • @jenniferharris61
    @jenniferharris61 Рік тому

    I adore him. ❤

  • @sahitiramadugu1331
    @sahitiramadugu1331 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful....just beautiful ❤️

  • @kkey4700
    @kkey4700 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @peterselistra7072
    @peterselistra7072 Рік тому

    Brilliant!

  • @christhepostmanpoet6618
    @christhepostmanpoet6618 Рік тому

    Just watched again
    It is perfection !
    The words are great but they SOUND great too
    Respect

  • @DaBearGSWA
    @DaBearGSWA Рік тому

    My favorite poet!!

  • @mamazoftheearth5952
    @mamazoftheearth5952 Рік тому

    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

  • @kwabenachurchill.voices
    @kwabenachurchill.voices Рік тому

    Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍.... Got myself loving every line

  • @neelufarmir8410
    @neelufarmir8410 Рік тому

    THIS SHOULD BE MEMORISED

  • @samsosa07
    @samsosa07 Рік тому

    Beautiful ❤️✊🏾💯

  • @salatieljuarez826
    @salatieljuarez826 Рік тому

    This guy Is the best 🙏🏽

  • @eel_3
    @eel_3 Рік тому

    this was that poem and god do i love it

  • @karmaslyrics
    @karmaslyrics Рік тому

    I love me some Rudy❤

  • @cynthiaosiemi4802
    @cynthiaosiemi4802 Рік тому +2

    I've missed Rudy

  • @faithyjy
    @faithyjy 9 місяців тому

    SCREAMING WHY IS THIS SO GOOD

  • @Bribribri724
    @Bribribri724 Рік тому

    Let’s go Rudy!!

  • @TheMetalsludge
    @TheMetalsludge Рік тому

    I don't want to be forgotten!! Same bro same 🥲

  • @FakePainStudios
    @FakePainStudios 8 місяців тому

    That was so amazing

  • @lauraeasley1047
    @lauraeasley1047 Рік тому

    Bravo ❤

  • @astheskylarksings
    @astheskylarksings Рік тому

    Respect ✊🏾

  • @isazhamaz
    @isazhamaz 7 місяців тому

    Yes you did Rudy.. You just wrote that poem...💯. 🎉

  • @chavezfleming2270
    @chavezfleming2270 Рік тому +3

    He wrote everything wanted to write

  • @tupasbeajanines.5757
    @tupasbeajanines.5757 Рік тому

    remarkable

  • @raquel4poet
    @raquel4poet Рік тому

    Ahhhh 🖤👏

  • @vangoghsleftear8621
    @vangoghsleftear8621 Рік тому

    This man.

  • @dansev91
    @dansev91 6 місяців тому

    this dude is my favorite

  • @Leirae92
    @Leirae92 Рік тому +1

    He's one of a kind. One of my ultimate faves ❤

  • @lettersandpoims
    @lettersandpoims Рік тому

    this is the poem ever

  • @MrMikadju
    @MrMikadju 7 місяців тому

    😌 what a poem

  • @kerubonyanchoka2390
    @kerubonyanchoka2390 Рік тому

    The wake of poetry.

  • @oliviathomas8784
    @oliviathomas8784 Рік тому

    This is very unique

  • @rese_goes
    @rese_goes Рік тому

    😭❤

  • @kzweymar
    @kzweymar 5 місяців тому

    wow

  • @Spongeboy5432
    @Spongeboy5432 2 місяці тому

    Wow

  • @gee.knight
    @gee.knight 10 місяців тому

    AMAZING 😏Appreciated Thank you

  • @TiredTimelord
    @TiredTimelord 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leratoballerina837
    @leratoballerina837 Рік тому +1

    Rudy , please 😫

  • @MrNoVimBr
    @MrNoVimBr Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @kristabalestaci7523
    @kristabalestaci7523 9 місяців тому

    What book is this beautiful poem in??? Fantastic job inspiring and thought provoking , you are so talented!!

  • @mojalefamofokeng315
    @mojalefamofokeng315 Рік тому

    Damn ❤️ my plan🔥🔥🔥

  • @nardough6447
    @nardough6447 8 місяців тому

    This sweet bro

  • @thestz21
    @thestz21 Рік тому

    Dude - Thank you, and I'd love to have a coffee or beer with you someday

  • @devantestewart8380
    @devantestewart8380 Рік тому +1

    Rudy Francisco is to poetry what Frank Ocean is to music 🫰🏿

  • @khushbuluhar11
    @khushbuluhar11 7 місяців тому

    "Poetry will allow me to die with my heart on my sleeve."

  • @supriya9353
    @supriya9353 Рік тому

    💌

  • @alimertcaykovski6652
    @alimertcaykovski6652 7 місяців тому

    Bu şiir aklıma gelmişti ama tamamlayamamıştım

  • @Qveenshay
    @Qveenshay Рік тому

    ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @BryanTRich-jt1uj
    @BryanTRich-jt1uj Рік тому

    myyyyyyy heeeeeroooooo!

  • @ToyinSaliu
    @ToyinSaliu 4 місяці тому

    Amazing 👏 🙀❤❤🥹🥹🥹

  • @denissetiawan3645
    @denissetiawan3645 Рік тому

    strong lines, gg

  • @sarangbiy
    @sarangbiy 20 днів тому

    I wanna write a poem.
    But I want it to say what you’re thinking. I wanna patch up the holes when your boat starts sinking. I wanna write that “one of a kind” poem, that “free your mind” poem, that “I like how you made that rhyme” poem, that “I like that last line” poem, that “Can I hear that one more time? (That is, if you don’t mind.)” poem. I wanna write that “So heartfelt, I think I know him” poem, that “This is so tight! I gotta go find all my friends so I can show them” poem.
    I wanna write about everything that I’ve ever wanted to be. I wanna write a poem so beautiful that my parents might actually start to agree. I wanna write about you, about me, about us, about everything from cars-and-trains-to-riding-the-bus-to-the-trailer-and-trust-the-mistakes-and-heartaches. I wanna talk about when I first learned to drive and I was so scared to let my foot off of the brake.
    I wanna talk about battles, about wars, about victories and losses, about ethnic cleansing, genocide, and laws penetrated by burning crosses that burnt down churches. I wanna write two poems for every one who has ever been told they were worthless. I want my metaphors and similes to part oceans, rivers, and seas. I wanna write love poems so sweet that the ink on the paper attracts honeybees.
    I wanna speak the unspoken. I wanna face everything in our world that’s broken. I wanna be the one that performs the Heimlich maneuver as soon as our society starts choking.
    I want my words of inspiration to inspire somebody else to be inspirational. I want the motivation in my voice to motivate somebody else to be motivational.
    I want my phrases to be published, documented, and quoted. I want people to recite my work ten years from now and have critics say “That was cool, but it wasn’t nearly as good as when he first wrote it.” I want husbands to thank my poems for the heart that they stole.
    And I know that this, is just some shameless attempt to petrify my soul but honestly - I don’t want to be forgotten.
    I don’t need fame. I don’t need fortune. I just want people to know what I stood for and why I came. I refuse to die a mere occupant of the Earth, a John Doe, yet another faceless man out there with no name.
    I refuse to be just some other man.
    I wanna walk for centuries, and leave my footprints in the sand for the world to see. I wanna be cremated into ashes of rhymes and poetry. I’m just feeling like one day, they’re gonna love me. I don’t share my emotions too often. Poetry will allow me to die with my heart on my sleeve. They never saw me coming, but I’ll make sure they grieve.
    When I leave.

  • @user-or9xz1om6u
    @user-or9xz1om6u 2 місяці тому

    You wrote that poem

  • @ebadulhaquepoet
    @ebadulhaquepoet Рік тому +1

    I never experienced the loyalty, generosity, and honesty of Rachel, Hannah, or Esther.
    I experienced yours, whom nobody can surpass, subdue, and substitute evermore.
    Nonetheless, I won't love you anymore and won't keep the stint with you.
    That's because I will surrender to my fate, accept the truth, and leave the world for good.
    I won't hang out with you as I have another life to lead, and of course, I'll be alone.
    I won’t feel the tenderness of your hug or listen to the sound of your breath.
    Never, ever will I dance with you in front of a huge crowd at a lavish party.
    No romantic conversation between us will take place in person or on social media.
    That’s because I have to spend time with people from another planet, getting out of your sight.
    ----- By Ebadul Haque

  • @MoonLitRevCo
    @MoonLitRevCo Рік тому

    My god.

  • @abdoulayek634
    @abdoulayek634 Рік тому

    Is this poem in a book?

  • @TheOriginalBillyYO
    @TheOriginalBillyYO 9 місяців тому

    Is this off the dome freestyle ?

  • @bigchieffca
    @bigchieffca Рік тому

    Rudy bu mpa nnukwu

  • @gregatron2620
    @gregatron2620 Рік тому

    Title was not misleading 😂

  • @samhernandez6521
    @samhernandez6521 Рік тому

    Ars Poetica

  • @SplashyCannonBall
    @SplashyCannonBall Рік тому

    If you’ve heard one black snap poem you have heard them all.

  • @Poggythefroggy
    @Poggythefroggy 2 місяці тому

    🫳🎤