Nikky Finney's 2011 National Book Award in Poetry acceptance speech

[@otdoc321]

Unbelievably moving. A beautiful example of what a poem can do that ordinary speech cannot.

[@0FRIJOLERO]

This speech deserves ALOT more recognition!

[@MichelleBerryNYC]

Proud to have been taught by this woman, sorority sister of mine, divine Spirit. SO proud of her. Best acceptance speech ever.

[@nicatnight70]

Extraordinary! To be watched again and again and again.

[@Hoppercool]

I was in her fiction class at UK. One of my all-time favorite teachers. So proud of her.

[@JayJonson1]

What a beautiful performance, what a great poet.

[@thepoeticgenius1986]

Amazing. So amazing. 👏🏿

[@marygill5908]

This speech was pure inspiring poetry!

[@MrSer25]

I am now officially speechless!

[@pluduchief6]

Phenomenon!

[@drewskerritt]

I'm speechless.

[@caronique]

The BEST Acceptance Speech Ever!!!!

[@vazfx16]

Beautiful work of art

[@Jamaica2497]

we are all lucky that Nikky was recognized!

[@pendulumdistinction2494]

Gift!

[@PityNone]

Amazing!!!!

[@farah0128]

Nikky is great!!

[@WilkineBrutus]

"I am officially speechless" WOW!

[@kaydenpat]

Powerful

[@despies2]

if my name is ever called out...i promise...so too will i call out theirs...

[@otisdmorgan]

Like? Where is the LOVE button?

[@pughnotflorence]

Her brother works with my mom. How cool

[@bkbaze23]

thanks Mrs. pass.

[@RitualfitnessLA]

wow

[@thee-n]

4:40

[@emtownes]

truth