Jesse Parent - To the Boys Who May One Day Date My Daughter
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Jesse Parent, performing at CUPSI 2014 in Boulder, CO.
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"My wife is a better shot than I am" BEST PART OF THE POEM
What does that mean? Im not a native speaker
@@senilefoolidge2777 His wife has better aim with a gun. As in, if his daughter dates a girl, the same rules apply, but the one who will come for a fight if the daughter gets hurt is the mother, who is fiercer than the dad.
I would like to counter with
“ADDENDUM!”
In the exact voice he used.
Why is that so nice?
@@mismatchlau can you explain why that's so nice
THAT ENDING WAS THE MOST ABSOLUTE FUCKING WIN
Yaaass! 😍
+n nogales not so much when you are divorced
+Hugo R.R. My parents are divorced, but get along fantastically due to not living in the same house. Divorce does not mean get your rifle.
+n nogales YES IT WASS
yesss!!!
"you cannot make fire feel afraid" is my favorite line from spoken poetry, ever. amazing job.
this is such a powerful line, I had to pause bc it hits me so freaking hard
Also loved this
Amen…kinda want that as a tattoo but would never ever want to plagiarize….
@@fludderkiddie it’s only plagiarism if you pretend you wrote it… Nothing wrong with using a quote as a tattoo-just so long as when people ask about it you tell them where it came from. Then more people will end up looking up and being exposed to the amazing spoken word poem and poet it’s come from.
I got that line tattoed
I literally started crying when he said "to the girls that may one day date my daughter"
Midge Pidge I fucking loved that
I hate your name but I love your profile pic. The phandom indeeed is everywhere.
Why?
Why?
Why?
HIS EYEBROWS LOOK LIKE DOLPHINS
+Zerepha Chambers That is not the first time that has been said to me
I can't unsee it now! I love them 😂
so does trey songz's
Zerepha Chambers OMG
....so that's a common observation made to you Jesse? I thought your ink was awesome. Was a little distracted with the poem, honestly.
"To the GIRLS who may one day date my daughter," SHOOK, CROWD CHEERING, DAD LOOKIN LIKE, "yeah, I went there" gold
Favorite line: "If you break her heart, I will hear it snap with the ear I pressed against her mother's belly" XD OMG love it!!
Annie Mei but that’s sad why are u laughing
Clara but none of that symbols laughing...
Queen E yea the "XD" means laughing
@@claralorenzorojansky818 it also means happiness bc that was one heck of a line
Clara thats a smiley face but interpret it how you want
“I have taught her a man should never hit a woman”
“MY WIFE WOULD LIKE TO ADD-“
Best line of the poem killed me
I ‘To the Boys Who May One Day Date My Daughter’, by Jesse Parent
To the boys who may one day date my daughter!
I have been waiting for you.
Since before her birth,
Since before my spark took hold and ignited the fire in her mother’s belly,
I have been training to kill you.
When you took your first steps I was preparing to make it so you never walked again,
When you played at war I was perfecting headshots,
You can’t catch up at this point.
And when you first meet my daughter and fall in love with the look she sends over her shoulder,
Her crescent-moon eyes framing her laughing smile, you
Are gonna wanna talk to her.
And when those hours pass by like sprinters during that first timeless conversation-
You will also know with a deep and impending sense of dread,
That you are going to have to talk to me
When you first come to my home, and see the bone carving over my threshold-
Try not to imagine your own femurs so expertly carved.
Pay no attention to my “ample crawl space”, my
“Room with a rubber mat and a drain”, be careful
To only approach me with love for my daughter,
See, I have been seeding her childhood with tap-root hugs
To weed out indifference and apathy,
There will be no Daddy Issues for your teenage talons to latch upon. If you
Break her heart; I will hear it snap with the ear I pressed against her mother’s belly-
The elbow I cradled her head in will send a message to my fist. My cheeks
Are attuned to her lips.
I will know if they tremble.
I have taught her that a man should never hit a woman-
Now her mother would like to add that you really shouldn’t ever hit anybody-
But I have taught her that a man should never hit a woman.
Consider my genes a mark of Cain;
You will suffer seven times whatever you do to her,
And she will not keep your secret:
You can’t make fire feel afraid.
I have been teaching her love all of her life,
And all that I ask is that you continue the lesson.
Love her.
Befriend her.
Protect her- be there when I can’t, and when my body gives up to the grave,
Let the grin that eternity carves into my face be a reflection of the peace that your love brings to her,
And we should get along just fine…
ADDENDUM:
To the girls who may one day date my daughter!...
My wife is a better shot than I am.
Damm you wrote THE WHOLE THING HERE!!!!!
Thank ypu
Shyann Timbers Thank you
Shyann Timbers Preeeech
Tysm 💞
The initial and superficial message that is portrayed is about a dad who is warning all future boys that they have a tough critic in their attempt to date his daughter, for they have to seek his approval. What I found the most appealing about the poem was his underlying message that was built off of the over-protective stereotype. He is telling the audience that he can be won over, easily, if the suitor is a good man and respects his daughter as all women deserve to be treated. He states he has done all that he can to be a present, loving father so that his daughter knows what true love is. He even hopes the perfect man presents himself so that he can take his place as his daughter's protector, whenever that time comes. This poem illustrates the perfect boundary that a father should have for his daughter's future dating life. He plans to be present and opinionated in the matter (only if morally necessary), but the choice of her potential suitor is ultimately her decision. He hopes that he has instilled in her enough true love and respect for herself so that she will be attracted to a deserving mate. Great job dad!
Awesome analysis! Thank you!!
Brittany Malinovsky i thought it was going to be one of those macho man "if you pinks come anywhere near my daughter i will make you wish you were never born" but he really turned it around midway through
@@JesseParentGP my father never talks about this with me. How will I learn?
@Lailan mother's don't treaty show men how to be treated by a women tho. there is a big difference in how men and women are raised. girls are protected 3 or 4 times more by the father and around the same by the mother.
@@gabriellameattray9778 if he's doing it right, he doesn't have to talk about it. If he's emotionally available, and has taught you to respect yourself, words aren't necessary. That's not to say he shouldn't sometimes actually use the words. My mother always told me she loved me, sadly her actions often belied her words. My dad never said he loved me, and made it clear that the woman of the time was far more important. But that's ok, because I taught myself that I was worthy of my own respect, and at the end of the day, the only person's opinion of me, that would have ANY impact on my quality of sleep, would be my own. I think the most important thing to remember, is to THINK; think before acting, and think before speaking. Will your words match your actions, and will they make you proud of yourself? At the end of the day, the only head on your pillow is your own, you will be left alone with your thoughts, are they going to be comforting, or troubling.
I was all ready to comment "what if she's a lesbian" and then you should have seen the smile on my face when he continued
@QUEENG what ?! Are you crazy?!
SAME
He updated his poem recently. His daughter dates girls.
@Staying Lowkey ღ When your 18 leave!
@@akacentric7354 where's the updated version? Or is this it?
Think about how his daughter will grow up and see/hear this video one day, knowing it's about her. Magical.
@Staying Lowkey ღ don't say that, no one's ugly, and plus when you love someone then it's for their heart and not for their looks.
her father is fucking insane
@@FirstLast-uz6eq yes he's so great🥺
@@FirstLast-uz6eq they're* sorry man but my sibling goes by they/them
My girlfriend's dad just posted this onto my timeline... priceless.
"If you break her heart, I will hear it snap with the ear that I pressed against her mothers belly; The elbow that I cradled her head in will send a message to my fist; My cheeks are attuned to her lips, I will know if they tremble."
I can't get over how much I love this passage. I can't pick a single line that I like more than another. (Though I should say the entire thing was amazing.)
Thank you!
I also like the way he delivers 'you are gonna wanna talk to her' you display so much emotion Jesse.
I was waiting for the 'to the girls that will one day date my daughter' part and I actually screamed.
The 'addendum' was the best part!
I didn't quite get it... can you explain
***** he saying he won't hit a girl but his wife will. So if she turns out to be a lesbian and he won't come after her girlfriend but his wife will
Sarah Tompkins Agreed : )
Tiffany Dobrosky she could also be bisexual, you know. Or she has a romantic orientation that differs from her sexual orientation that includes her becoming romantically attracted to females.
{ Viral }
Or pan or poly
This was just brilliant and the ending was the greatest, I was so happy when you said "To the girls who may one day date my daughter" I just teared up. I wish my father was as open minded as you are. Thank you.
"You can't make fire feel afraid"
Aka "I am a fucking sociopath."
1) This is gold
2) This is hilarious
3) I never felt it sexist, at all. I'm female and feel the same way for my little sister. It's not feeling the other person is your property, he never ever said he is the one who'll choose who she ends up with. It's the feeling of never wanting them hurt in any way. He says many times she was raised to respect herself above all, she's the one who'll decide, and warn her dad if she's hurt, and he says he (and her mom lol) will just make sure no one can hurt her if that time ever comes. Or that's just the way I see it.
MirroRMimi This is an amazing comment! Thank you :)
These are the words that should resonate with all parents, mothers, fathers, anyone who cares for children at all.
Their entire family is amazing, they are really down to earth sort of people.
Right, but the whole thing about "never wanting them hurt in any way" is so sexist it's disgusting to my tongue... Like would you ever talk about your future SON in that way? Would you ever never ever ever, oh poor baby, ever want your baby brother to be hurt? Heck no.. because he's a fucking man (i.e. he's strong, self-sufficient, resilient and can bear the brunt of pain (i.i.e if this is making any of you feminazis upset then you're just proving my point)) so he can handle hurt, right?!
@@markosstein7028 actually if any girl went and one day hurt my little brothers I would go after them and make their life a living hell
'To the girls who may one day date my daughter' Hell to the yes. It made the poem.
I freakin teared up and laughed. Never have I had that happened. I've teared up from laughing, and I have cried so much that I have laughed, but never have I teared up and brightened up so fast.
+Allison Jenkins Mission accomplished :)
+Jesse Parent Sir I would like to say on behalf of every girl who has ever had daddy issues like myself. . . "PLEASE ADOPT US." hahaha. . . That was absolutely incredible. the delivery, the content, the lush language, the ample adjectives, the humor, the horror. I was the perfect mix and the perfect amount. You sir are absolutely amazing. we envy your daughter/s. More fathers like you could really help the fight for gender equality. The end where you say " addendum", like any good horror movie just when I thought it was over you pull me back in and it was ILLUMINATING. You pulled in the audience for a few more good lines and you showed that you will love her whatever shade of LGBTQAI she may fall into. a luxury not all of us have. I idolize you as both a poet and a father and can only hope that the man I end up marrying is as good a father. really quick though is that you real last name or is that like a stage name?
stu pidname Thank you! I am always so grateful for anyone who takes the time to stop and say something nice and this was just an amazing post! I am floored :)
I get that question a lot, but it is my real name, Technically it's pronounced pah-RAHNT (so French that "eet's waffer theen" ;) ), but I just go with "Parent like your mom and dad"
Thank you again!
+Jesse Parent You remind me of my dad; your poem was awesome, and I hope all girls who have daddy issues feel hope in their heart because of your bravely true words.
+Jesse Parent
Your poem is amazing!
this is one of the reasons growing up without a father sucks SO. FUCKING. MUCH.
i get it's annoying sometimes but i see or hear a girl complain about her father's "over-protectiveness" towards the boys she dates i get so fucking angry because i would literally kill to have my dad feel SOMETHING for his only damn child. his only damn daughter. that's all i've wanted me whole entire life.
i would kill for him to love me that much to be so scared of someone hurting me or me choosing the wrong person because of "daddy issues".
why don't i deserve that?
Ashley ASHLEYM the way i see this poem , is that a father cares enough about his daughter to want to make sure that no one will ever hurt her. and that he truly loves her and wants to protect her and that all the boys who take advantage of girls with "daddy issues" better step away and not even think about it because he raised her with all the love he has. thats what i see. thats what i want. and wish to god everyday that i could have it.
Imani Dominguez well said.
***** seeing as i'm a woman though ... i cant really give my kids a "father". LOL.
Amen. And i have twenty possible nameless fathers. This is still one of my favorite poems though because it reminds me of the relationship my mom has for me. She's not the best person, but i remember she held a knife to my first boyfriends throat and now as my ex he's scared to ever come over for fear of her arrival (admittedly i see her twice a year on a good day.) but still
"You can't make fire feel afraid." It's my mum who thinks of me like that, honestly, and although that's enough for me, I do wish my dad would care for my choices or whatever for some reason other than that he can get back at my mum through it. If and when he cares, it always comes some sort of finger-pointing towards my mother and how much of a shitty job of parenting me she's doing. It seems like he only cares when nobody else does so that he can accuse everyone else of not caring. For me, it's not about me or my value as a person, but about my value as a strategic pawn. Ew-
This makes me so fucking sad. I wish I had a father like this in my life
me, too, baby...me, too
Dedge Plus i don't even know my dad...
ugh yes
Me too
Dude, the poem is amazing ,
But notice the deliverance and the performance - not just the spoken words , but his facial expressions, his eyes, his eyebrows, the handling of the air gun, his movements - That is part of the poetry, the non-verbal poem, and it all comes together fantastically. This is one of my favorite poem from Button Poetry.
+Jesse Parent, you are awesome !
I just thought of how awesome it would be if this poem is performed from a Mom's perspective, "To the girls that may one day date my son" .... and close with the line "To the boys that may one day date my son.... my husband is a better shot" haha
It's homicidal and fucking creepy.
his name is so appropriate
YASSS
i wish my dad was like this
Ivan Gartenhaus i did
I wish I had a dad.
+Azharia McRae I'm sorry:(
Maddux Wigley It's ok my comment isn't there to make people feel sad for I don't want pity. It's like the picture if the boy showing off his arm with a tattoo of his father's name the one you look at his arm there's nothing there because he doesn't have a father either.
D.C ah, i remember that guy. what a fucking weirdo. i was laughing my ass off.
I love that he says "To the girls who may one day date my daughter"
Proving that he will accept the gender of his daughters future partner.
and then adds "My wife is a better shot than I am..." as a reminder to treat his daughter well.
He's an equal opportunity homicidal maniac.
@@FirstLast-uz6eq lol
Weirdo
Its like I'm crying and my dad asks what's wrong
"We broke up"
"HONEY WHERE IS THE SHOTGUN AND SHOVEL??!!"
If and when this day comes, I will forever be sitting on the front porch, eating apples with a hunting knife, with the shotgun leaning against the wall. :)
For absolutely no reason relating to that of course
Your dad will kill any boy that doesnt end up marrying you? YIKES
@Staying Lowkey ღ stfu
I lowkey read this like "honey wheres my super suit" and im laughing so so hard
Great poem. I'm so glad you are open to the idea of your daughter being attracted to girls. Too many dads aren't.
2:05 “You can’t make fire feel afraid.” I got this tattooed on me after I got out of an extremely emotionally abusive relationship. I now know that I am a burning flame and I should never be afraid again.
This is the best compliment anyone could give. And congratulations on getting out!
they showed me this in class and almost screamed at the plot twist because i was so happy
To the persons who may one day date my daughter, her body and mind is not my property nor will it ever be yours treat her with the same respect I give her and we'll be chill.
Bearprom EXACTLY!
Oh fuck off, he never said she was his property
it's been a year when I found this video and I still keep coming back to watch it. I've memorized every single line, it's crazy
Whoa! That is high praise! Thank you!!
Sameee
Oh Lord sameeee
I found this recently cuz it was used for a wmmap edit
This is amazing on many different levels. I understand that many people latch on to the threats, but for me it is the moments where he speaks directly of his daughter that matter more. "You can't make fire feel afraid," always gets me. I know there are a lot of people that think this is about being overprotective, but for me, this is all about how he has raised his daughter to not need it, to never feel afraid, and to always know that she does have a father to go home to. And there isn't anything wrong or sexist about it. The ending of it is just an added bonus. Anyone complaining about such threats must be pretending that they have never said something similar. We all feel fiercely protective of someone. "I'll hurt anyone that hurts you."- We have said this to children, our siblings, our friends.
Well said. And thank you!
Jesse Parent you are clever as hell
Great poem.
Samantha Bonilla You got it exactly.
Samantha Bonilla You know...It didnt even cross my mind to think of anything but a warning from a loving father. Its not violent. It sends the message that he only wants good for his daughter...no harm. But, he is willing to handle it IF need be. I love this poem!
This! My daughter is still in groundschool, but I do teach her that she can share everything, and there is no penalty for honesty. Also. She likes to play with fire. :)
I'm surprised you're still responding to comments 2 million views later! You're amazing. It seems I'm like the only one who understood the poem the first time. Can I just say the applause I had when you added the ending “For the GIRLS who one day date my daughter…” was a whirlwind in my bed screaming at my phone. I'm a lesbian and my dad died in '05 so I'll never know what his thoughts or feelings on it were, I'm only 22. So when you added that part, it really touched my heart and I never even use that phrase. Thank you. I love you. This is perfection.
Jasmin Proctor Thank YOU! What a wonderful comment! As a dad, I know yours would be bursting with pride over you, even just for your thoughtfulness in brightening some strange poet's day. :) Have a great one and thank you, again!
My favorite quote. “You can’t make fire feel afraid “. Is now tattooed.
That's the highest compliment I could possibly receive. Thank you!
I was laughing and couldn't breath and when I heard the last part my laughter became silent and I died
+I AM A STEGOSAURUS :D I don't think you got what she was saying. She was laughing so hard no noise was coming out of her mouth. It happens to me all the time.
+Joel Parece I don't think you picked up on how much sarcasm was in that comment.
Sorry dude, it's hard to tell when there is no inflection...
there are two types of people, lmfao
+Raven Nichole plot twist: you end up dating his daughter
My dad wrote a letter to my future husband. Well I'm gay. I guess that didn't play out like he thought.
change all pronouns to the female form and I'm 90% positive it'll work out
Desafío
Tablemak Well this one works.
I've translated this video to my parents, and they told me "Why do you show us this? You should show it to your future kids' boyfriends and girlfriends". I laughed a lot! Amazing video!
+Luciano Ramirez That is hilarious! Thank you so much for translating it, that must have been a ton of work!
Hahahahaha..... I think i will do the same thing then show to my future girlfriend hoping she show to her parents.
This made me tear up! I love the ending. My favorite line is, "I have been seeding her childhood with taproot hugs to weed out indifference and apathy. There will be no daddy issues for your teenage talons to latch upon."
Jacqueline Stout Thank you! I am so glad you liked it!!
The fact that Jesse Parent is cool enough to actually respond to the comments is amazing. I've had a *very* fun time watching idiots get dropped by a pro.
Cheers man, loved the poem.
Willem Cohen Thank you! I appreciate that a lot! :)
"No one is ever good enough for your daughter, until one is." - Hershel Greene
"Addendum - " Holy cow that was so unbelievably awesome.
I wish I had a father like that....
+SkaterPunkGirl101 You do.
Me too.
I wish i had a dad who cared that much about me :( trying to teach myself how i should be treated when no one has shown me is really hard and I am failing. this poem is amazing. it makes it easy to figure out how a father should love his daughter and what kind of man i should look for. your daughter is lucky.
Steph K Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate this!
This is a great example of how a dad should treat his daughter. Show her love so she will have confidence in herself and make good choices. No one does it perfectly but this is a good standard to aspire to.
Keep reminding yourself what you deserve Steph and believing it 💕
Hope you have some people that can be a dad to you in essence if not biologically ❤️
My favorite line in this poem.
My cheeks are attuned to her lips, I will know if they tremble.
that's crazy some of the comments I'm reading. Why get all political with poetry.?
I did not know there was a right or wrong way to express yourself poetically
Brandon S. Thanks! I am glad you like that line! And thank you for your comment!
I'm not sure if I took the comments you're talking about to say there is a right or wrong way to express myself, I think it's more about what the listener takes away. I think all interpretations of art are valid. Some are just more... valid than others :)
Brandon S comment is right on the spot on😎
I don't think I can ever watch this enough times. I'll only be satisfied when I've remembered every word because this is exactly what a dad should be.
Performed with such enthusiasm and written which such affection that it has almost inspired me to try my hand at slam/performance poetry.
Top notch, Jesse!
Matt Campbell That's high praise, Matt! Please write and try this out! I'm sure you probably have a nearby scene that can help and be a great outlet!
“To the girls who may one day date my daughter.....my wife is a better shot than I am” 😂😂
Your daughter's blessed to have a father like you :) Has she seen this?
She has indeed! Thanks!
Jesse Parent oh shit it's the dude!!
Jesse Parent My husband and I are going to be first time parents to a little girl any day now and we thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you for sharing it
2010Kie lmaooo thats good congratulations
2010Kie I hope everything went smoothly, what's her name? :)
Unfortunately a few too many fathers have deeply covered sexual repression for their daughters, and make their boyfreinds' lives a misery. Get over it, dads- we daughters have our own lives to lead, we will make our own mistakes, cry our own tears, raise our own children. But be there to be hugged, and hug back!
......
That's a fascinating read on this. Definitely... unique.
Now I look forward to someone starting up the #NotAllFathers hashtag :-P
Yes, but those lucky few have the good fortune to have Godzilla at their backs...
From your statement, we can tell three things.
1) You most certainly are not a mother, because then you'd know the chemical change called "protectiveness" that happens when one becomes a parent, regardless of gender.
2) You have daddy issues.
3) You are a feminazi who gives feminism a bad name. You took a poem exploring a father's feelings about protecting his daughter but reaching a point in her life that he knows he has to let her go, and turn it into a men-bashing.
***** I don't completely agree with Lyndas comment, however, I wanted to let ui know their is nothing wrong with being a feminist, so don't compare it to being a f***ing nazi.
***** Have you done your homework, Santiago? Do you understand the history behind being a nazi? Being a feminist is about the absolute expectation that men and women are equal beings on the planet. Period. Putting that fundamental call to social justice in the same category as a one of the most racist, barbaric, fundamentally UNequal systems to ever exist is just wrong. I know you were just having a bit of fun, but to speak of something like nazi beliefs so casually and wrongly can be a very dangerous thing. There is nothing casual, or fun, about a nazi construct.
This is still straight up one of my favorite poems ever.
the first couple of times i saw this, i was kind of iffy about the whole "threatening your daughter's love interest" because if your daughter gets hurt, she is more than capable of defending herself without her father's help. but eventually it sunk in that this was just about his love for his daughter, his fear of his daughter getting hurt and it's kind of beautiful of how much he cares.
As a father of 2 this guy took the words out of my mouth! I'm gonna watch this every day until they start dating! Which is a good 10 years from now!
I sit here crying. I had planned to watch a few this afternoon but maybe later. Nothing else could penetrate right now. Would I want to be your daughter or wife? Of course. Who wouldnt? I just realy long to be a person more like you. Unconditionel has never looked so magniicent. Kerp inspiring and changing the world. We will be watching and evolving.
+Madelyn Bird Thank you so much for this!
+Jesse Parent I grew up with a single mom and she has essentially given this talk to any boy she thought might be interested in me growing up.
I recently came out to her as bi and she sent me this video. I was so happy I cried and as much as I don't like the shovel talk I understand the love that it comes from.
I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you, for being so loving and kind. Also for making my mom laugh so hard she cried, that takes a lot.
Thank you, Baylie Crowley ! That is amazing and please thank your mother for me! :)
I actually want to see his wife make a speech about "To the Girls that May One Day Date My Daughter"
What a fitting last name for a poem such as this. This is one of the best slams I've ever heard.
THIS MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY!! AT THE END I SMILED SO MUCH YES
Oh my. So absolutely magnificently beautiful. Your daughter certainly has a brilliant father :) Your poem is mind-blowingly perfect and my cousin thinks so too. There truly aren't words to describe the awe I am in. Perfection
Daniel Hawk Thank you so much!
This made my heart hurt.
My dad will never care this much, he's never been a father.
I love this.
I showed this to my father and he was nodding all the way through. He still watches this sometimes and constantly reminds me that yes, he is also this kind of father. My sisters and I love him so much. Thank you for this! :)
You are very blessed!
That addendum just made this poem for me
His daughter is one of the luckiest little girls in the world. If only there were more parents who knew how to love like this.
His wife must be so proud.
Came back to listen to this after a while, and I just started crying because I realized how much I wish I had a Dad like this
Wish my dad cared like that.
Well said, Jesse Parent. Satire though it may be, your words here ring true to every daughter's dad. My girl turns 15 in a month. Pray for me, man; my years of training are about to be tested.
Thank you! And good luck! (remember the double tap ;) )
Love this, simply awesome.
Ever since I found out my wife was pregnant with our daughter last year, your words have been echoing in my mind as a source of inspiration of what a real man is, not only to his wife and daughter, but to serve as an example and warning to others who would also draw the same inspiration or dare to impede on the sanctity of those whom we love.
Beauifully done, sir.
Lance Enchantie Thank you so much! And congratulations!!
This is one of my FAVORITE poems. You sir, are an absolute genius.
This must have been one of the first poems I've listened to since high school, but as a father of a 2 year old daughter I just had to hear it. Very moving stuff.
Since my daughter was born 3 years ago, I come back to this video every few months and watch it. My daughter is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life and she will never be afraid.
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter 🥰 it’s a whole different beauty!
Brilliant! So much more eloquently put than the old "I have a shotgun, a shovel and 5 acres of land out back". I think one has to be parent to really appreciate this.
or a daughter or a bf/gf meeting the family for the first time
I know my dad loves me that deeply. He will never come close to saying it though. He is a simple man and I think words of that bearing escape him altogether. Thank you for letting me hear what I never would have heard uttered otherwise. Thank you thank you thank you.
Whoa! Thank YOU!
Still waters often run the deepest, you can bet, even if he isn't able to express it, quite possibly from the sheer magnitude, that he does! Some are communicators, some are doers. Watch what he does. Does he use the special skills that he possesses to look out for you? Checking your oil or tire pressure? Did he oil the squeaky door to your house/room etc without you even complaining about it? Does he fuss over helping you with an important large purchase, such as a car or a house, choosing an apartment etc?
I don't know what your own father's special skills are, but when he applies them to make your life better, easier, THAT is an act of love. Obviously the guy in this video has communication and expression skills, so he gives of those. Just because your father may not, does not necessarily mean he loves you any less than this man loves HIS daughter!
MegaTwitch Canada Your words are very true and kind. When I look in his eyes and tell him how much he means to me, I can see the emotion reflected in them. He just has a hard time putting those feelings into words ^.^ Thank you so much for your thoughtful and caring response, it means a lot to me.
IamYou86 are most welcome, glad I could offer something positive to someone. I try when I can, it makes the world a nicer place to live!
My dad says things like this all the time and I am so great full that I have him to protect me and I'm go glad there are other fathers like you
I love this. It reminds me of my dad. There isn't a place on earth that I feel more safe than in my dad's arms. I know I can always look for him in times of danger or sadness. Having two much older brothers is also a bonus. Thanks for sharing this, Jesse. I bet your daughter is just as crazy for you as you are for her.
Thanks! She's pretty cool. I taught her how to change oil in a car, yesterday, and she was pretty excited about it. So we get along great :)
Oh my goodness. I will never get over just how powerful this is. It is so powerful that I would trade my dad for him.
I've been watching this video constantly for the past 6 years. Even as my fathers 'daughter' it wasn't enough. Now that I' am true to myself as a man I want to protect all my little sisters/brothers (even elder siblings) like Jesse does for his daughter. This poem has kept me going for so long. I can't thank Jesse enough.
If only more fathers had this type of passion for raising, caring for and training their children.
Anyone else find it kind of ironic that his last name is "Parent"?
Lauryn F it's not ironic, it's fitting
As a teenager that is not heterosexual. the ending really hit home for me. I immediately started crying and sent a link to all of my friends. I'm so happy and touched that the end was included because a lot of people, who although are not against lgbtq+ people, still assume that their children are going to be straight. You are going to be an amazing parent.
"To the girls who may one day date my daughter"
YAAAAAAAS! WE STAN ACCEPTANCE!
I want you as a father. Whenever I want to cry at spoken word, I watch yours....
If he had said 'My husband is a better shot than I am' that would have been even more epic.
Unfortunately polygamy is illegal... :)
wtf he has to begay to make it good poem
It would contradict the line "a man shouldn't hit a woman" that he established earlier.
I've seen some posts from people who don't seem to grasp a few of the simpler ideas behind slam poetry. I've also seen some posts from people who don't seem to grasp the simpler ideas of parenting. I, personally, think it's a beautiful sentiment to want to protect your children from everything you can. Obviously, you can't stop all of a child's heartbreaks, but you'll be the one there to help them through it. Having grown up without a father figure in my life (but with a really kick-ass mom to make up for it), it's truthfully reassuring to know that there are good men in the world, who care about and love their children.
Also- this poem was really rad.
Thank you so much for taking a few minutes out of your day to write this beautiful note! It's comments like yours that make up for all the others. :)
Jesse Parent you are absolutely amazing. i have no words. and i cannot believe i just came across this now.
Phyllis Sang Yum Thank you so much!
TO THIS MANS DAUGHTER: you got a great father :D
Thank you I do 💜
THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD HAVE MADE THIS BETTER IS IF HE DROPPED THE MIC AT THE END
My father passed away when I was 6 and I love to hear these dads talk about their love for their daughters because I know he would be like this.
Very well said sir. "The elbow I cradled her neck on will send a message to my fist". I will never forget such a powerful line.
When he said "TO THE GIRLS WHO MAY ONE DAY DATE MY DAUGHTER" it was added to you favourite vids
"If you break her heart, I will hear it snap with the ear I pressed against her mother's belly" Man that's deep...
You are the father that a lot of us needed. This is beautifully written and performed
I have gotten my heart shattered recently and this made me feel so much better
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I don't know if you'll ever see this comment, sir, but I want to thank you so very much for this. I have a dad, but he doesn't protect me like this, or really mind much at all what I do. My mentor does, but it's not quite the same... and hearing this, it really touched my heart.
Thank you for being such an amazing dad, sir. Your daughter is so very fortunate to have a daddy like you to keep her safe and love her and treat her the way she should be treated. Just... yes. Thank you. God bless you and yours, sir. :)
***** I hear ya, ladies...
I can't really express how much this comment meant to me. Thank you, Theodora, for taking precious time to say something this wonderful. It means the world
Oh cmooon, to be honest your dad just isnt overprotective because aint a single man wants you, he propably prays everyday for you to find boy who will even look at you without starting vomitting
Honza STARK BWAHAHAH! Is that where we are in this thread? Anonymous trolls telling young ladies they're ugly in da interwebs? Are you going to call her a poopy head, next?
C'mon, man... your insults are more cliche than my poetry.
Jesse Parent You're welcome. :) Thank _you_ for the message you gave in the poem.
" my wife is a better shot than i am " is my favorite line from this poetry, amazing job.
That’s a real man, sticking up for his daughter. Makes me miss my old man.
Right on. If fathers (and mothers) refuse to teach their boys how to become proper men, then it is up to the fathers (and mothers) of daughters to teach these boyfriends.
I happen to come across this poem 6 years down the line and I must admit how hilarious your style of expression is. So beautifully portrayed! Makes me realize how much fathers care for their daughters. Thanks for this. I now miss my dad and can't wait to see him! :)
Dear Jesse Parent,
You sir are a certified badass, a fantastic spoken word artist, and an awesome dad.
Sincerly,
A new fan of your work
Thank you so much!
Just found out today that my wife and I are having a girl, and this entire thing played through my head that I had to show my wife
Still remains one of my favorite pieces of poetry! 🥺
This poem actually made me cry because my father will never love me like that man loves his daughter. This man deserves the world and more, just because the sincere love that's inside of him. Even if he doesn't really has a daughter, he honestly amazes me (and I'll keep saying it) because I've never known and I will never know that kind of love. I won't stop saying it. I adore this man.
Thank you, JASMINE V ! I do indeed have a daughter and it's comments like yours that are fun to read with her :) Thank you for taking time out of your day to write something so nice!
Jesse Parent Thank you for taking the time to reply. I've been seeing other of your videos and I love your poems, very funny and beautiful at the same time :)