This is honestly my favorite spoken word. She probably had written this about her sibling or friend and it took a lot of courage to write and perform this.
No words can express the warmth you two wonderful young ladies placed into broken hearts. God is doing a new thing in this world. Its starts with the willingness to let go the pain and allow him to use you. Thats exactly what you two are doing. May God continue to heal your wounds and those who yawl touch as God guide you on this journey we call Life. Amen Sistas.....
i crieddd my eyes out listening to this. things like that makes no sense to me. . .god bless every innocent victim. somethings gotta give. i'll say a prayer for the world tonight.
Joshua went to my alma mater and i dont even remember hearing this story...much love to his family and to the girls who performed this. my heart also goes out to the family of Jarquavius 2 young lives were lost that day
Damn. the sorrow of last 200 years,all wrapped up in that song.every black person knows that sound, Our Aunties,Sisters and Mothers sing it, have done so for many years, sorrow runs in our blood,we are born to it,we live it The pain has defined us..........its time to re-define ourselves,not as desendants of slaves but..........descendants of Nation Builders,ancestors to Kings and Queens waiting to be throned, A CHANGE IS GONNA COME!!!!!
***** no offense but you don't have to watch it and you certainly can't call anyone a weirdo I mean you typed all your feelings wow a two year old can do that but unlike a two year old you can't even say it to their face
Just wow this had such an impact on me so so sad but beautifully spoken. She sounds like she is talking about someone close to her that she has truly felt that loss of the person in the poem.
*Tear* really hit home, so many young ppl gettin killed ova nothing everyday; i wish each one of them would have learned to just walk away R.I.P to tha lost.!!!
This was one of the first spoken words that ever made me cry, I also had a friend named Carl who was killed and these words hit me deeply, may Joshua rest in paradise
Damn! I remember his story on the news, its been almost 3 years since he's been gone, but it felt jus like yesterday. Joshua had went to my high school, had a bright future a head of him! He was so laid back and easy to be around simply truly an angel here on earth. No wonder God had called for him so soon!... R.I.P Josh!
this poem brought me to a place that i needed to be jus now. we neva look at someone dying as being a problem unless its someone we knw, but wen listenin to this, u made me feel like i should have been there holdin joshua and preventin his death. im sorry fa yo lost, but so much greatness has come from yo pain. yo friend is at peace, because now everyone knws the story of joshua.
Amazing and sad at the same time. I def teared up. We can lift up our voices and live lives that change the tide of violence and senseless killings in our neighborhoods!
"Just 19,Joshua 17, Who Now Has Bullet Holes For Eyes, And Curled Gun Smoke As A Smile."
~That Nearly Made Me Cry
One of the hardest lines I’ve ever heard
I hate how poetry is slept on, this deserves more recognition!
This goes to all the "Joshuas" already buried, soon to be buried, and to those that are buried deep within the cell block. Very moving peace. Tears...
just had to watch/listen again...again.
This is honestly my favorite spoken word. She probably had written this about her sibling or friend and it took a lot of courage to write and perform this.
Heard this poem a while back. I always felt the emotion, but unfortunately now I understand it. Beautiful poem ladies.
No words can express the warmth you two wonderful young ladies placed into broken hearts. God is doing a new thing in this world. Its starts with the willingness to let go the pain and allow him to use you. Thats exactly what you two are doing. May God continue to heal your wounds and those who yawl touch as God guide you on this journey we call Life. Amen Sistas.....
So sad I cried....so much pain in every word, I felt it.
When she started singing, I started crying.
My Absolute Favorite Spoken Word , Gives me chillss i cry every time i watch this 💕
gosh .. I CRIED , smh I havent cried over a poem like this ever ... Time Is all we have . RestInParadise Joshua
8 years later this peom still makes me cry.
I'M STILL CRYING.... AND THE FOLK WHO CLICKED DISLIKE ON THIS VIDEO HAS TO BE HEARTLESS... RIP JOSHUA....................
i crieddd my eyes out listening to this. things like that makes no sense to me. . .god bless every innocent victim. somethings gotta give. i'll say a prayer for the world tonight.
Been looking for this forever... in Sept 2019...
Wonderful. The humming & singing have it a more emotional effect. Sorry for your lost but great poetry
You young sistas are bad. Plus yall almost made me cry. I was very touched by this piece and hope Joshua rests in power.
Joshua went to my alma mater and i dont even remember hearing this story...much love to his family and to the girls who performed this. my heart also goes out to the family of Jarquavius 2 young lives were lost that day
Damn. the sorrow of last 200 years,all wrapped up in that song.every black person knows that sound,
Our Aunties,Sisters and Mothers sing it,
have done so for many years,
sorrow runs in our blood,we are born to it,we live it
The pain has defined us..........its time to re-define ourselves,not as desendants of slaves but..........descendants of Nation Builders,ancestors to Kings and Queens waiting to be throned,
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME!!!!!
"If only looks could kill. ...They do."
that's art. that's power. that's real. that's poetry.
I felt th elove, that love can cross all dementions, he felt it too.
Wow speechless ... left me with goosebumps ...... just beautiful ..... love her courage
Dude really tf is wrong with u are u really gonna troll on something like this plz get a life dude
***** no offense but you don't have to watch it and you certainly can't call anyone a weirdo I mean you typed all your feelings wow a two year old can do that but unlike a two year old you can't even say it to their face
***** really I find that hard to believe
WOW THAT IS A POWERFUL PIECE, SO MUCH EMOTION && PAIN... && I FELT ALL OF IT. #REALpoetry
I circle back here every so often
it doesn't get any less emotional, from every time I listen to it.
Deep man this is one of my favorite poems R.I.P Joshua
holy perfection. I love this, so much. Her emotion and the performance it's self is amazing
I promise anyone who watches this will be torn up and get chills
Slowly tearing up, this really moved me..Amen
I luv this poem it reminds me of my uncle
R.I.P Joshua
She got spine chilling "BARS"!!!
Amen. Marvelous Piece. May Joshua Rest In Peace.💕😭
had to hear it again, for hope that humanity will be human one day
This is phenomenal.... tears yo the eyes. Joshua
No other poem has touched me deeper than this one. This moved me to tears.
deep. chills. the singing and humming part drove the poem home.
Poetry is art. God bless you and your family.
Just wow this had such an impact on me so so sad but beautifully spoken. She sounds like she is talking about someone close to her that she has truly felt that loss of the person in the poem.
U have a gift. It's amazing, how a tragedy can bring out beauty in the form of art. Deep words......
I can't stop watching this.
*Tear* really hit home, so many young ppl gettin killed ova nothing everyday; i wish each one of them would have learned to just walk away R.I.P to tha lost.!!!
I cry ever time i watch this.
omg...this sent chills down my spine...I'm crying..
I got tears in my eyes and chillins up my spine
This will always be my favorite I'm so glad I was able to find this after so many years.
We Watched This At School And I Cried Because Its True
dang, NOTHING but respect. VERY heart felt.
A message that everyone needs to here. Great job.
This is such an emotional poem! This is what writing is about. When it brings emotion to you.
great job girls speak out because other people are afraid to
R.I.P to my cuzzin pretty who was lost to gun violence .. we miss you
this is deep and raw and powerful. Natalie, you are so talented. You will do great things.
wow that made the hairs on my neck stand up and made me cry so powerful, you two are really good im srry for your lost.
Beautiful beautiful performance. This hits so close to home. R.I.P to my brother Fred Woods III whom I lost to gun violence. I love you.
I cry evey time i listen to this
this was excellent.. great writing .. even more great spoken word artist.. i can feel the emotion..
Man...... touching reality,sad but necessary poem.
It was really good , and sorry for your lost .
RIP Joshuaa .
Wow is all i can say. Made me go into prayer.
I am in tears...speechless
This was one of the first spoken words that ever made me cry, I also had a friend named Carl who was killed and these words hit me deeply, may Joshua rest in paradise
Watch "to this day" first one I ever cried too it is too sad
OhMyGosh. That. Was. Amazing.
That poem touched my soul.
Damn. I shouldn't be crying this late at night. Good job
Good job Natalie...... you killed it.
choked back tears watching this very touching
Man i almost dropped tears to this... i feel this heavly good job yall
Did this make anybody else tear up?
I cried, i never cry.
Amazing girls!!! So powerful and touching!
For those asking the song is trouble in the world by Mahallia Jackson
I can see the pain in her face,,,, great poem
You ladies had me in tears!
@PoeticSoul11 you r amazing, this brought tears to my eyes yet i couldn't turn it off, keep up the great work God bless your heart
..... Heartaching....
Damn! I remember his story on the news, its been almost 3 years since he's been gone, but it felt jus like yesterday. Joshua had went to my high school, had a bright future a head of him! He was so laid back and easy to be around simply truly an angel here on earth. No wonder God had called for him so soon!... R.I.P Josh!
This is truly a piece of art.
So deep an so real. Tears
this had in tears
is simply brilliant,... i love the human back ground music
Been watching this for almost three years and I still cry
this poem brought me to a place that i needed to be jus now. we neva look at someone dying as being a problem unless its someone we knw, but wen listenin to this, u made me feel like i should have been there holdin joshua and preventin his death. im sorry fa yo lost, but so much greatness has come from yo pain.
yo friend is at peace, because now everyone knws the story of joshua.
this is very touching an oh so true at the same time thanks for expressing ur voice
I cried because this made me think of how it would be if my brother was killed. I love him so much so i know how much it hurts to lose a sibling
HEARTFELT!
"If only looks could kill.... they do." such a powerful statement.
Gives me goose bumps every time
I cry everytime.
made meh shed some tears i loved it
i was bout to cry.. i love it
awww that was so sad...much needed in this time though
That was pure!
chills. oh my gosh.
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this made me. cry
Preach on,sister. Preach on.
Wow! I am in love. These Girls are artists if ever there were any.
dang, this teared me up...
R.I..P. Derrick and Brandon... Wow Soo Close To Home.
Amazing and sad at the same time. I def teared up. We can lift up our voices and live lives that change the tide of violence and senseless killings in our neighborhoods!
this made me cry
This is very touching! You ladies did very well