2012 - Brave New Voices (Finals) - Denver Team Round #4

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @zee30able
    @zee30able 8 лет назад +163

    Limbs of what was once my family lay in my arms
    My throat was stolen
    My blood screams
    Seven generations tortured
    Lord, send angel Israel to guard the souls
    Let them know that they are still living
    And let the living hear the anthem of something
    I know my people are here
    Even though I can not see my people
    I can hear my people
    We are speaking as one
    The tyrant inside of me is ravenous
    Forty-one year old rotting hands bedazzled
    With rings of oil drums
    And gems of blood
    Grinding at my veins
    I tried to keep my mouth shut
    But my tongue did not have any more room
    For scars
    In the shape of my teeth
    March 2011; we have been reborn
    A social infant screaming,
    ‘Let us live!
    We will speak until throats are raw!
    Until all of Syria is in the news!’
    The dates will read like obituaries
    The dates are coming towards us
    The dates are coming towards us
    The dates
    Mashaallah, where?
    The dates
    The dates
    The dates keep coming
    Then men are not moving!
    Why are the men not moving?!
    Why are you not moving?
    Why are you not moving?
    They are all lying
    La ostata’ an taslem! [I can not give up]
    Lan taslem! [Don’t give up]
    You can shoot, blood, push, stab, rape, bomb, break me
    I will not fall
    Stalin, McCarthy, Hiroshima me
    I will not fall
    Lie, shackle, battle, sweatshop me
    Refugee, water board, oppress me
    Textbook-capture, Tutsi me
    You will try to crack my rib shotgun
    But the bending of my knees belongs to my Lord
    Lord, allow Hades to light a fire in my chest
    On days you didn’t ignite the Sun
    When nails are torn from bloody hands
    When mother is ripped from son
    When the last Damascus rose
    Is stripped of all her colour
    When I am left clutching out for the last mirage of a broken land
    I can not fall
    I. Will. Not. Fall.
    There will be a time when we can eat together
    When we will build homes out of abandoned tanks
    Peace is a rusted recoil
    We will sip from the cups made of old grenades
    And shades of green are only worn by nature
    There will be a time when the fences choose to sit with us
    Instead of standing between us
    Ameen

  • @bhim2k7
    @bhim2k7 9 лет назад +91

    "There will be a time when the fences choose to sit with us instead of standing between us, Amen." Very powerful.

    • @ahmedadamtufaylbinrazman3880
      @ahmedadamtufaylbinrazman3880 9 лет назад

      +Bhim Tamang what does she mean by fences?

    • @123RileyRoe250
      @123RileyRoe250 9 лет назад +2

      +Adam Tufayl perhaps the things that divide us.
      It can mean everything you need or want it to mean though. That's Art.

    • @quraishiaj4697
      @quraishiaj4697 9 лет назад

      +Adam Tufayl The phrase that I'm reminded of is "sitting on the fences'. When you're not taking sides, you're neutral. So what she meant in my point of view is everyone taking her side?

    • @constancewang3660
      @constancewang3660 8 лет назад

      Bhim Tamang | yeah that was my FAVORITE part.

    • @faiththomas1749
      @faiththomas1749 7 лет назад

      Just a Hedgehog it's a metaphor for the things that try to separate us

  • @fatimazahir4197
    @fatimazahir4197 6 лет назад +26

    "But the bending of my knees belong to my Lord" I have goosebumps... Allahh!!! ❤😭❤

  • @ishallcallhersquishy
    @ishallcallhersquishy 4 года назад +4

    seven years later and i still know this word for word... damn

  • @phoebeshabra
    @phoebeshabra 9 лет назад +46

    this honestly needs more views

  • @MidnightMoon073
    @MidnightMoon073 9 лет назад +44

    I felt that in my soul. WOW.

  • @pkae
    @pkae 10 лет назад +43

    one of the most powerful spoken words I have ever seen. so much love for her

  • @skittlesrus001
    @skittlesrus001 11 лет назад +14

    i could literally feel every word she was saying and it made me tear up. this is hands down the best slam.

  • @discordany
    @discordany 12 лет назад +4

    That was incredible. I've been cycling through spoken word videos tonight, and intended to continue, but after watching this one, I could do nothing but sit. It was so powerful that I needed time to process it, and watching anything else would seem pointless after this anyway.
    That, to me, is the mark of brilliance.

  • @heyitsglam
    @heyitsglam 11 лет назад +17

    seriously the most profound poem ive ever heard. im crying, it invokes such a powerful response. still can feel the shivers in my skin from their words. thank you!

  • @keilarey805
    @keilarey805 11 лет назад +12

    Her passion just makes this poem so much more beautiful.

  • @monkeyinsunglasses
    @monkeyinsunglasses 12 лет назад +4

    Thank you for all of your support. Amal and I worked really hard to get this poem to where it should be, and to know that it had this kind of effect in people is amazing, that is the reason we write. Is to effect change. Just don't let the change stop with this video

  • @TheJacknsally
    @TheJacknsally 10 лет назад +10

    I have watched this over 10 times and every time I watch it I still get the chills!!

  • @samazoid
    @samazoid 12 лет назад +5

    I've watched this almost every day since I found it a month ago, so powerful... Executed so well... Damn.

  • @SistaWithRealHair
    @SistaWithRealHair 11 лет назад +5

    LOVE💙 💙 💙 love ♥♥♥ this!

  • @quraishiaj4697
    @quraishiaj4697 Месяц назад +1

    I wanted to come here today, as someone who's heard this poem ten years ago, to say - Lan taslem! The days before today was your prayer answered, Amal. Your people did not give up, Amal. We are here to witness this. Amin, amin, amin. Allahu Akbar!

  • @margueriteoconnell4730
    @margueriteoconnell4730 10 лет назад +25

    As should all Art, these words moved me deeply and I'm typing with tears blurring my vision. Kudos. 👏👏👏

  • @karim6752
    @karim6752 8 лет назад +9

    Amazing! I have watched this over and over again for the past month and it still gives me chills!! Def one of my favorites!

  • @FatemaASIAelsayed
    @FatemaASIAelsayed 12 лет назад +2

    Amazing. I've cried every time I've watched it.

  • @Hellbrought
    @Hellbrought 12 лет назад

    Never let hurt and tears keep you from listening. They are signs that what you're hearing means something. What is more worth the pain than a truth screamed out?

  • @sammyt9532
    @sammyt9532 12 лет назад +1

    everytime i watch this video i get chills. Its so raw and powerful that even if you didnt understand what she was talking about. you felt the power behind the words. simply AMAZING

  • @TheBeautifulworlds
    @TheBeautifulworlds 12 лет назад

    I have watched and listened to this amazing journey of words 15 times since finding it today. Each time, I am carried on the river of raw emotion and truth, a river raging on its course to the ocean where hope lives. It is an honor to participate as a listener and watcher, to share the agony, and to believe in the hope that is inherent in all of us who believe your hauntingly beautiful words are true: "We will sip from the cups made of old grenades, and shades of green are only worn by nature."

  • @saidaberka3114
    @saidaberka3114 8 лет назад +8

    This fills me with so much passion! So raw and nothing but the naked truth! We. Will. Not. Fall! Ever!

  • @stickykened
    @stickykened 12 лет назад +1

    This was ABSOLUTELY amazing. I have never experienced tragedy as expressed with these words but I have been given a glimpse of a world that I will never fully comprehend but I am glad I have been given the chance to expand my views through people with power voices as these.

  • @LyzersPro
    @LyzersPro 9 лет назад +9

    Tears and chills. Amazing

  • @sarahfreee
    @sarahfreee 12 лет назад +1

    this is one of the most intense poems and performances I have seen...I watched this over 10 times and felt chills running down my spine every time..

  • @umleen
    @umleen 12 лет назад

    This is one of the strongest videos I have seen so far from North America to Syria. May Allah protect you Amal.. And protect all Syrians. Ameen

  • @neofiz
    @neofiz 12 лет назад +2

    This is beyond incredible, one of the most fantastic and emotional pieces I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. Thank you on behalf of everyone who's had and will have a chance to hear your message.

  • @hassandandsumaya
    @hassandandsumaya 12 лет назад +1

    POWERFUL!!!!!!!!! WOW I JUST CAN'T STOP CRYING!!

  • @eleanorlucyful
    @eleanorlucyful 8 лет назад +6

    This is amazing, made me cry.

  • @AKLemalu
    @AKLemalu 11 лет назад +1

    I cry every single time. So amazing.

  • @dianonethewiser
    @dianonethewiser Месяц назад

    Coming back to this now, amid news streaming in ♥️

  • @PolarJoMcKay
    @PolarJoMcKay 10 лет назад +2

    a voice, a beautiful, honorable, spectacular voice! peace

  • @shawqi2010
    @shawqi2010 12 лет назад

    باركك الله ، لم افهم كثيرا مما تقولين ولكن وصلني احساسك الذي هو الحس الانسان المرهف تجاه القضية السورية . شكرا لك

  • @Chi1422
    @Chi1422 12 лет назад

    I am moved to tears by the beauty that is their words and the power of emotion in their voices. Beautifully heartbreaking.

  • @TheJustMeAndMyWorld
    @TheJustMeAndMyWorld 10 лет назад +3

    absolutley stunning performance. I have tears in my eyes.

  • @ArtemisScribe
    @ArtemisScribe 7 лет назад +1

    five years on and this still gives me chills

  • @hajarrocks313
    @hajarrocks313 12 лет назад +1

    She has an amazing way with words! I got serious chills

  • @smartmournful
    @smartmournful 12 лет назад

    I've been friends with this girl since our Freshman year of high school and I just have to say I'm incredibly proud of her for becoming as big as she has. She deserves it...I've never met a person so dedicated to changing the world for the better. Keep it up, Molly! :)
    -Carlos

  • @crazc28
    @crazc28 12 лет назад

    I cant stop watching this. Heartbreaking and Inspiring

  • @jaydayem91
    @jaydayem91 12 лет назад +1

    thank you

  • @salbouz
    @salbouz 11 лет назад +1

    this makes my heart race every time I watch it. wow, so powerful.

  • @maltabaa
    @maltabaa 12 лет назад

    The poem is coming from real feeling of the Syrian suffering. I can see each word of the poem on Amal's face and in here heart are boiling and exploding the meaning of the freedom. May Allah bless you and your family, and keep you using this talent for His cause. Ameen
    Samer Altabaa

  • @nuraliyyahharun1025
    @nuraliyyahharun1025 10 лет назад +2

    her facial expressions . no words. just simply amazing

  • @Taytin4
    @Taytin4 12 лет назад +1

    tears down my face. that was so powerful.

  • @movieekkfreeakk9801
    @movieekkfreeakk9801 10 лет назад +1

    Wow that is astounding.... Just made me tear up... such power that words have... God bless you Amal... No matter what ever GOD it is....

  • @mdabdullah3466
    @mdabdullah3466 7 лет назад +2

    omg....Fantabulous..really she is amazing girl.

  • @btuemay
    @btuemay 12 лет назад

    i will keep share this every day for ten days

  • @xChemicalxCakex
    @xChemicalxCakex 12 лет назад

    I was literally crying while watching this. This is just so powerful.

  • @davidanderson-22
    @davidanderson-22 12 лет назад

    Wonderful. Tears could not be defied. All peoples free. Now.

  • @Sophieste163
    @Sophieste163 12 лет назад

    This is so raw and emotional and wow. I got chills and shed tears and it was just beautiful.

  • @avrod3631
    @avrod3631 9 лет назад +8

    I will not fall. I will not fall. I will not fall.

  • @pinokosthewife
    @pinokosthewife 11 лет назад +2

    May Syria and every people suffering rampant injustice and oppression be saved.

  • @Blah1918blah
    @Blah1918blah 11 лет назад +1

    This is so incredible, this made me cry so much!

  • @louiethemouse
    @louiethemouse 12 лет назад +1

    This is so beautiful, Masha'Allah. I have tears and chills.

  • @thesincerelysheproject3891
    @thesincerelysheproject3891 10 лет назад +1

    This video was featured on The Sincerely, she Project! Look under "Today's Thoughts" & "Poetry"

  • @konspiracybrotha
    @konspiracybrotha 12 лет назад +1

    Literally felt the Phoenix rising inside my chest on this one. Do it girl! Do it!

  • @thejuicemedia
    @thejuicemedia 12 лет назад +6

    that was real

  • @dooseyboy
    @dooseyboy 12 лет назад

    WOAEFVNNE
    this is amazing and shattering.
    thank you

  • @gowgow
    @gowgow 7 лет назад +2

    Wow. This touched my soul.

    • @XX-tq1oe
      @XX-tq1oe 7 лет назад

      Gowri Lakshmisha i dont have a soul

  • @palomaesther2512
    @palomaesther2512 11 лет назад

    goosebumps all over my body! you are spirit! you are power! stand up and stay up for life!

  • @gladrial89
    @gladrial89 11 лет назад

    I cried. And I'm not usually one to cry about these things.

  • @Desnos
    @Desnos 12 лет назад

    THIS IS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS , THE SAME THAT DESTROY ALL THE WORLD, ANGER AND GREED

  • @oh4reelz
    @oh4reelz 12 лет назад

    So powerful, strong and beautiful, it gives me chills.

  • @yerusalemwork7598
    @yerusalemwork7598 4 года назад +2

    “From the mirage of a broken land” 👏🏾

  • @ISpeakCarey
    @ISpeakCarey 12 лет назад

    She is so amazing i met her when she came to new mexico for a slam in toas! Amal you rock!!

  • @PeaceHopeLove2012
    @PeaceHopeLove2012 12 лет назад

    Unbelievably speechless. Just so powerful.

  • @hassandandsumaya
    @hassandandsumaya 12 лет назад

    wow this makes you really think like how can I help?? It was amaszing and wow made me cry alooooooooooooot! Beautifully said sister!

  • @lifehatesmi
    @lifehatesmi 12 лет назад

    simply AMAZING. i got goosebumps every other line.

  • @JayJohn011
    @JayJohn011 12 лет назад +1

    "There will be a time when shades of green are only worn by nature" ...powerful

  • @liv6284
    @liv6284 12 лет назад

    pure passion coming from her voice

  • @spikespilker7313
    @spikespilker7313 12 лет назад

    Powerful and Beautiful. Amen.

  • @fatinabilah
    @fatinabilah 12 лет назад

    That was super duper awesome! seriously, i cant relax at all while watching this.

  • @antarius07
    @antarius07 12 лет назад

    With all my heart I am with you brothers inshallah you will be free soon . Respects.

  • @complocated
    @complocated 11 лет назад

    This made me cry. She was incredible

  • @HCavMayhem
    @HCavMayhem 11 лет назад

    That was incredibly moving. Thank you

  • @Laaaaaaa15
    @Laaaaaaa15 12 лет назад

    This is so beautiful.

  • @idkausername11
    @idkausername11 12 лет назад

    She won, that's great. Thank you for telling me.

  • @ishmoose1
    @ishmoose1 11 лет назад

    Favorite added, Lyrical, profound and message

  • @MunfyKun
    @MunfyKun 12 лет назад

    The moment their voices first combined into one was absolutely haunting.

  • @itsallgoodb
    @itsallgoodb 12 лет назад

    I got chills. Like serious chills.

  • @sbsb7304
    @sbsb7304 9 лет назад +4

    Is it wrong that I cried ... Her words were amazing

  • @Somebodywhosnotu
    @Somebodywhosnotu 11 лет назад

    This is absolutely amazing.

  • @Fatelma
    @Fatelma 12 лет назад

    Chills. I felt Syria's pain through that poem. This is special!

  • @allatousa3097
    @allatousa3097 6 лет назад +2

    Wow this was fantastic!

  • @Maisoon94
    @Maisoon94 12 лет назад

    This was unbelievable... amazing.

  • @marymjesus
    @marymjesus 12 лет назад

    THIS IS AMAZING

  • @jordahnsmith3644
    @jordahnsmith3644 11 лет назад +1

    This is beautiful

  • @AbbaForensis
    @AbbaForensis 12 лет назад

    I had goosebumps the entire time.

  • @Zadrea97
    @Zadrea97 12 лет назад

    Tears drop from my eyes.. Salute her ..

  • @bara4000
    @bara4000 12 лет назад

    ما شاء الله! كلام رائع و اداء اكثر روعة. حفظك الله و حفظ و الديك.
    Amazing!!!

  • @Jeremya003
    @Jeremya003 11 лет назад

    Thank you

  • @cynhanrahan4012
    @cynhanrahan4012 12 лет назад

    Sister, sister, thank you.

  • @semsemsham
    @semsemsham 12 лет назад

    بارك الله فيك وفي أبويكِ ياأمل .... أنت مثال البنت السورية المسلمة الأصيلة في أمريكا
    ياريت المقطع يترجم للعربي حتى يفهموه كل الناس

  • @user-tk2cy4xj3o
    @user-tk2cy4xj3o 6 лет назад

    BEAUTIFUL ❤️

  • @LexiGoreLovesYa
    @LexiGoreLovesYa 12 лет назад

    Her voice is so beautiful.

  • @coliccini
    @coliccini 11 лет назад

    God Bless u Amal & all American ppl.

  • @duny016
    @duny016 11 лет назад

    Masha Allah!!! I can't get enough of this poem!! May Allah guide you and keep your intention straight for the pleasure of Allah and give you the reward of Dawah

  • @2011mullerg
    @2011mullerg 12 лет назад

    brave and wonderfully voice

  • @BrightObsidian
    @BrightObsidian 12 лет назад

    This poem is for those who had net yet fallen.
    *End of chant*
    Limbs of what was once my family lie in my arms.
    My throat was stolen,
    my blood screams,
    7 generations tortured!
    Lord, send angel Azrael to guard the souls,
    let them know that they are still living
    and let the living hear the anthem of something
    I know ...