Diana Khoi Nguyen reads "Triptych"
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Diana Khoi Nguyen reads her poem "Triptych".
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wow.
Exactly. WOW..
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This is a poem uniquely suited to this channel's format, because both the words as seen on the page and the way those words are read seem vital to the poem, and anywhere else we would only get one or the other.
It seems very much intentional that her delivery is fluid and unbroken in the positive silhouette; moreso than when it is lacking.
I had to look up the definition of "triptych." It's three related works intended to be seen together. So, basically, the original picture isn't just a reference, it's an integral part of the poem.
"he no longer feels a wrist, he no longer" i was waiting for her to 'exist' but the pause that she holds ended up making me say it.
This poem transcends the boundaries of poetry into the realm of visual art and it makes it resonate much more powerfully.
This one. This one. This one is brilliant.
The way it skips in the second half makes it just that much harder to follow, which I suppose is exactly the point, and I love it for that.
The way she pauses between words and sentences to form the image reminds me of how people speak when they are almost choking words because of intense emotion or crying.
I remember doing this type of poetry in the shape of a heart in high school.
This. This is the emotion I wanted from that heart.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. And deeply grateful to you for this most beautiful poem. Thank you for reading it for me.
Most of the time, I find poetry that utilizes shapes to be a bit gimicky. Never cared for writing poetry in that way and didn't much care to read it either. This, this one got me hard. Beautifully done.
We're never going to be able to hear this for the first time again.
We love you and thank you.
That is a love/hate relationship for me when it comes to reading poetry. For one, we lose some of that initial striking awe of the poem after the first reading, but we gain another understanding of it, a different awe, when we read it over and over and break it down more.
what she does with shape is amazing. one of my favorite poets
this poem shattered me. the delivery too. AMAZING
A lot of poems straight up work better when spoken, but this one feels almost essential to be such. I’m glad this channel exists so I could experience this poem like this.
I'm sorry for your loss, and thankful that you shared it with us. It was beautiful.
This was truly moving.
This is magnificent.
This was a nice lesson for me in "judging a book by it's cover". When she said "the poems work in that space and also around that space", I thought she meant just the emotional space and internally rolled my eyes at the phrasing. That was so much cooler than I was anticipating. I love that this channel keeps surprising me.
:-O Why would you roll your eyes at someone writing in the emotional space of their brother's suicide?
Why would you intentionally call that out when the whole purpose of my comment was to call myself out for being close minded. Do you enjoy shaming people?
@@kanisnealon5062 No, not at all. I just found it odd because, even if it had been meant in the way you had originally assumed it to be, I didn't understand rolling your eyes at it. But I hope you're good and I don't think you should feel too bad.
@@sii479 because saying that something is "in and around" an emotional space sounds to me like a pretentious way to say "about".
But again, the whole point of my comment was to call myself out for being judgmental. And you replied with a shocked face and basically said "what the hell is wrong with you??? why would you think such a disgusting thought!??". Which also sounds extremely pretentious to me.
@@kanisnealon5062 Okay fair enough, I guess we all find different things cringey, right? And that was not the energy I intended at all. Anyway, I'm glad we both really enjoyed this beautifully written piece. 👍
I am absolutely stunned by this! It makes me happy that no matter how many poems I read, there are always more to startle me. That said - I dont think any poem has hit me like this one. What wonderful use of shape and visuals. I am a fan
I listen to this nearly once a month. Just wonderful.
Damn. That was breathtaking.
If I were half as good a writer as the poet, I might be able to find the words express just why and how I find this poem so beautiful.
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. Writing like this gives people a means to express and understand their own grief in a way that transcends the limits of language. Thank you for doing that
Shattered... I am so sorry for your loss. I don't have words... Thank you for reading it to us.
Incredible
This is just amazing. This is hands down one of the most beautiful poems ive ever read. Wow.
In awe of how talented people can be.
sobbing
That was SO powerful, wow
Absolutely staggering.
omg - heartbreaking - I'm crying.
Poem of the year for me.
This was brilliant! Way to go!
I keep coming back to this.
wowowowowowowowowowowowowowow this is amazing.
Oh man this was fantastic
This is a masterpiece!!!!
This is nothing short of an incredible piece of art.
Wow.
Wow. This was incredible.
This is wonderful.
Everyone please know that you are loved - if not by someone else then at least by me. Seek help with a pastor or counselor if you have suicidal thoughts, and encourage others to do the same.
This could be a representative of reality and real modern poems
Powerful.
That was STUNNING
This poem haunts me. I wish I could have found this earlier within this year.
the imagery is superb
this is one I will remember.
i say it as a compliment when i say this hurts
this is incredible. like really, properly incredible
poems like this are meant to be performed
Wow!
🤯
👏✌🙏
Interesting that the poem would not stand reading alone. You have to read it. The typesetting is essential to the message, the cadence.
Thought this was the Seamus Heaney Tryptich, moving nonetheless
Jesus...
he no longer
The way the first half stopped right there, with those words, was perfect. Easily my favorite part of the poem.
Powerful.