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Suheir Hammad - Def Jam Poetry
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2008
- I uploaded this video because I think it's the best counterargument to the red haired woman in the Tyra Banks Show • Video
Suheir Hammad
there have been no words.
i have not written one word.
no poetry in the ashes south of canal street.
no prose in the refrigerated trucks driving debris and dna.
not one word.
today is a week, and seven is of heavens, gods, science.
evident out my kitchen window is an abstract reality.
sky where once was steel.
smoke where once was flesh.
fire in the city air and i feared for my sister's life in a way
never
before. and then, and now, i fear for the rest of us.
first, please god, let it be a mistake, the pilot's heart failed,
the
plane's engine died.
then please god, let it be a nightmare, wake me now.
please god, after the second plane, please, don't let it be anyone
who looks like my brothers.
i do not know how bad a life has to break in order to kill.
i have never been so hungry that i willed hunger
i have never been so angry as to want to control a gun over a pen.
not really.
even as a woman, as a palestinian, as a broken human being.
never this broken.
more than ever, i believe there is no difference.
the most privileged nation, most americans do not know the
difference
between indians, afghanis, syrians, muslims, sikhs, hindus.
more than ever, there is no difference.
The sad thing is, this video is so old, but its content is perfectly up to date.
Great one.
and it's now 2024 and unfortunately not much has changed.
And it's gotten even worse 💔😔
Still all too relevant in 2024 😥
2016 and this is still relevant. this is timeless.
The first time I saw thius tears rolled down my face, all these years later my heart, my mind, my soul is still is so effected by her words. She speaks the truth and that fact alone hurts
There are very few poets who have made me cry. This wonderful poet did. Thank you for up-loading this video.
I am in tears at the power and truth behind this incredible poem.
She is a real Poet by all means...
I love her! She's the real deal, a prophet, like so few great poets are. I wish her happy wherever she is.
I have been watching this def poetry stuff for a while now, and like everyone i hear is good at what they do, but She is a POET...a REAL POET... their are only a few on this show, and she is one of them....bless her heart
Too deep. Too beautiful. What a extraordinary poem. This poem is TATTED on my heart for the rest of my life.
still come back to this, she's on point.
nothing I say can show to what extent i have felt blessed by this poem.
This is pure truth in one of its most POWERFUL, AMAZING forms.
The most powerful poem I've ever heard
Beautifully put, especially for today💕
i come back to listen to this all the time.. i love this piece
I got goosebumps listening to this sistah. Awesome piece...peace!
omg mashallah amazing. i'm going to try my hardest to have everyone of my friends see this. hear and understand. she brought me to tears. i know what it feels like and i can't stand it. and it's true, all we have now is each other, got to carry each other now.
Speechless.
I cried im really so sorry we are pawns in their evil
this poem always bring out so much emotion in me
Your words are so explosive with sensitivity yet filled with the compassion of a beautiful gentle heart. Your gift from God is a true blessing that needs to continue, by teaching the human heart to forgive & love our brothers & sisters.
This is amazing. I'm inspired. I'm touched.
Speechless. Wow Suheir. That's beautiful.
and again, i'm back...i can't get enough of this piece
Gosh, that was well said and very moving...
This poem gets me everytime!
wow. ur voice is so strong, and this is so sad, but true.
Sooooooo very powerful I thank God for letting me hear her heart
LOVED this! 💙 💙 💙
and every time another tear drops
I cried. Truly beautiful
She is the most amazing poet, ever.
Beautifully done, knowledgeable and inspirational
Love it so much
Really powerful... god bless you! Suheir Hammad.
beautiful
Gave me shivers and tears
Thank you to the beautiful poetess. Amen Sister...
Amazing.
whoaaa she make me think more than i did before witch is alot fantastic mlle
I am amazed
This is moving, brought tears to my eyes!
same here... sheer excellence
I wonder if it will come a day that I can watch this and simply not cry, she speaks from her soul from the mouth of being a sister from the heart of an American women. Alot of pain in her words but she stands tall and straight
Good lord...
That was sumptuous...
i wish your poem went on forever and ever
This is a powerful and emotional poem!
Very deeeep!
Thank you to the beautiful poetess. Amen, Sister.
LOVE this
Eye-openingly beautiful and true.
Wow. I'm definitely affirming life!
This woman is the face of AMERICAN patriotism and the hope of that nation.
This actually made me tear up a little bit :/. She is a good poet and it's one of the best poems I have ever herd :)
the only poem that made me drop tears! this is so real!
powerful...so powerful.
Brought tears to my eyes....
This is beautiful
this was like one of the best poems on Def Poetry
THANK U
this is just very sad to hear, and sorry about your brother. Inshallahi allah will take good care of your brother.
man that was powerful i really felt that one
amazing poem. Real powerful and true to every word.
amazing
Nice !
this was beautiful.
she made me cry ... powerful words .
Nice
watching this today as well
im with you.
Beautiful :)
WORD ... Right Now ... down there
Im On REPLAY AGAIN! Too Good .. The truth .. :)
1:50 pulls on my heart strings every time
Came back to this today. She's the only one who makes sense right now.
amazing; enough said...!
almost in tears.... :(
I cried...
wowww amazing!
Very strong & beautiful...what an amazing woman.
she totaly and utterly unbelievable!!!
So Powerful...
Really makes you stop and think, this lady is very much on point when she speaks!
There's a lot of amazing Def Jam poetry. But this is the ONLY one that I've seen that moved the audience like that.
Powerful words. A great poem doesn't have to rhyme either. Not all poems do. Her choice of words were perfect. To the point and def gets the message across.
Brilliant poem :)
Remembering 911 this is great much needed perspective about diversity in a conflict and the importance of understanding and listening to all points of view
so deep, so true
so moving and amazing =)
what's the title of the poem?
That gave me the chills. I salute.
Golden Words
wow this is powerfull
alhamdulillah...this is absolutely beautiful
Affirm LIFE. Wow
My mind is blown right now!!! She got mad skill
years!
Loved it dat woman know her knowledge
With the current president... this is still so relevant. SMH. The war is still on, I fought in both.
the link will work if you take away the brackets [ ]
very powerful poem & performance!
Preach Preach IT IT IT tell the truth love it
Suheir H, u r really great!
2021.
Woooooow!!!!! I should have listen to her last because now I don't want to here none of these poets on the right side of my screen
Woah. Lost for words.