I have no idea how many times I have heard this but it gets more powerful every time.
@sathyatk
5 жыл бұрын
Barbara Park same.. 🙌🏾
@dawnlemirand-poepping1502
4 жыл бұрын
Same. That is its power.
@colinmaclean5129
8 ай бұрын
and another 9 yrs on, how many times I've listened to this, and it resonates more than ever. I hope peace comes to everyone soon
@TherealBDL
9 ай бұрын
17 years ago and still relevant today. Beautiful
@jackiemorris3750
9 ай бұрын
Circling this back around. Just as powerful then as it is now. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@rathnabegum1424
6 жыл бұрын
I read this beautiful poem in my English class and I’m so happy we got to see her point of view. It makes me sad how Muslim majority countries are suffering even though the innocent women, men, and children had nothing to do with the 9/11 events😞
@heyheyheyloser84
13 жыл бұрын
"I've read too many books to believe what I'm told." best quote ever.
@petitexorangel
17 жыл бұрын
i love this poem. i nearly cried when i watched it the first time. all i gotta say in response is: word.
@lioness7774
10 жыл бұрын
Sending so much energy and Love to our Africans Americans ALL OVER THE WORLD. Gaza my heart still is bleeding for you all.
@jeffbebe123
11 жыл бұрын
Never teared up from a poem until I saw this
@ITgiirl
18 жыл бұрын
Her poetry is strong and true. It blows me away every time...and she pointed out things I never really realized. AMAZING.
@owyana
16 жыл бұрын
"Affirm life. Affirm life. We got to carry each other now. You are either with life, or against it. Affirm life." I'm always speechless when I finish watching this. Always tearful.
@owyana
16 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite Spoken Words pieces. I always tear up, I've watched it so many times. It's so beautiful!
@humblereloaded
11 жыл бұрын
years after she first spoke this, I still visit it for a deep breathe of real
@fatimadaffy
8 жыл бұрын
So passionate and so truthful, that was beyond amazing.
@angryrdpanda
17 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing, the tears welling in my eyes have no reason to lie.
@lub783
13 жыл бұрын
"you are either with life or against it" sooo damn true!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mannymontaigne6424
6 ай бұрын
This piece hits harder now more than ever
@Mackblk215
5 ай бұрын
She spoke this in truth and this is 18 years ago
@joextwo
17 жыл бұрын
my god... sometimes you dont realise just how powerful words are until you hear them used like this... amazing
@Jozay562
18 жыл бұрын
Pain is poetry love is hurt, tears are a live, but here to see it alive & breathing. My heart touches on this piece with a right fist of steel in the air. If you don't feel this, ur not alive. Mad props to that woman, undisputed talent within u girl! Keep on keepin on!!!
@kekoaT
17 жыл бұрын
she is soo beautful and her words were touching.. and the smile at the end .. sigh.. she won my heart
@scizatt
17 жыл бұрын
"I cried when I saw those buildings collapse like a broken heart..." god... soooo gooooooood
@GettinBoredAgain
17 жыл бұрын
words can be so powerful and she knows how to do it. It made me cry. And I don't think people should hate on her. She's expressing something inside her the only way she knows how. And I think it's brilliant and it's a gift few of us have.
@Kralice4u
15 жыл бұрын
These words are so touching that they have spread around the world. I am in USA and my dear little brother from Morocco shared them with me. I am sure that your words have even touched GOD. May he rain blessings upon you!
@DezireVirtue44
17 жыл бұрын
this brought tears to my eyes she is so right. we need to seek truth, peace and justice. not look at things for what we think they are, but for what they truely are. not be quick to judge and accuse.
@Plottoberry
15 жыл бұрын
She never fails to make me cry. Goodness, that was beautiful.
@blueathena
18 жыл бұрын
I'm balling. That ripped my heart out. Why is it painful poetry is the most beautiful?
@wow000999
15 жыл бұрын
'and not way his soul down'....i cried when she said that....
@dachickenlady
17 жыл бұрын
I cried at the truth, and smiled through my tears at the hope, in her poem. Wow. Just wow.
@ghina03
14 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless at the power of this woman's words. WOW
@copcap
17 жыл бұрын
ive seen it over 4 times now .. i love it .. shes good
@dallascbs30
13 жыл бұрын
this made my heart swell so much cause we are all human beings no matter what race we are a bad person bears no color you cant blame the innocent of one mans actions in this world...love this so much had to cry with her words..She has 2 brothers in the Navy in the US and i honor them both,,thak you my brothers for you service..God Bless you all...xoxo
@GoriYaRani
17 жыл бұрын
i was touched, never have i herd such powerful truth. thank you for this.
@youngsuit
4 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best I've ever seen
@yooheardme
17 жыл бұрын
This poem made an impact on my life. Suheir Hammad might not ever know, but I'm thankful. Affirm life!!!!
@tscharmer
15 жыл бұрын
Your words speak truth, a truth that pierces through all darkness! Please keep speaking ... your words rain freedom!
@daynaGratefull
14 жыл бұрын
This is such a moving piece. First Writing Since is still relevant in 2010! That is awesome writing. Thank you for posting this and Suheir is blessed that this was able to come through so loud and so clear.
@nuffsaid1429
14 жыл бұрын
I love this poem... More I love that there are no ignorant comments. good things only last so long in this life
@thekerneljames
12 жыл бұрын
Among the best poems I've ever heard
@OscarLimaMike
17 жыл бұрын
speech, poetry ... how ever you want to corral it I loved it. Truth and beauty.... sigh. thank you for posting it.
@iworkuen
18 жыл бұрын
i felt chills running down my spine, tears falling down my cheeks. affirm life.
@Iluvagua
17 жыл бұрын
Wow. How words make us feel. She brought me back to that day. Very powerful.
@redgirlinbluedresses
17 жыл бұрын
Truly beautiful. I love the way she reads it. You can hear the rhythm in her voice.
@spastabus
17 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant. I was actually moved to tears. Wow.
@neisharie
15 жыл бұрын
crying so hard right now. this is beautiful.
@mznonchalant08
15 жыл бұрын
-Her power of wordsx is crazi yo i love it.
@isthatacareer
16 жыл бұрын
i love suheir hammad. she's just amazing. so elocuent.
@Hashpotato
14 жыл бұрын
this is the kind of poetry that people need to be hearing these days. it should be spread far and wide. ignorance and apathy are killing society.
@AbuHilew
15 жыл бұрын
TAKBEER, Mashallah very very nice words of a wise lady to describe her brothers in a poem and show the affection of her poem on stage in front of audiance. inshallah allah gives her the baracha.
@abewad
13 жыл бұрын
This girl is so beatiful. Shes a genius
@b28e
16 жыл бұрын
I start shaking every time I watch this vid. Amazing.
@nabilam
18 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!!Deep stuff...i'm a muslim woman so i can relate 2 this..masha Allah
@veerleke
17 жыл бұрын
omg i am crying. i am! this was so touching so wise so beautiful.
@prettikitti3764
3 жыл бұрын
Years later the same cycle has cycled. I can agree we have progressed and have more advantages, but as a society we are still struggling. Beyond beautiful poem.
@cheesylovesong23
16 жыл бұрын
Powerful. I was deeply moved by that. I hope there is light at the end of this tunnel.
@SeraphimLady
17 жыл бұрын
Thank you for blessing us with wisdom Suheir Hammad.
@shengool
17 жыл бұрын
hell yea THATS MY PEOPLE!!! taken the words out of my mouth
@JJULSTEDT
14 жыл бұрын
thank u suheir i hope god be with u and keep u strong and beautiful. you speak the truth from your hart. and u let people know about what is gowing on in middle east we love you .MASHALLAH
@kovax1168
3 жыл бұрын
This deserves 100 Million Views
@MALIRIPPA
13 жыл бұрын
This should have over a million views by now
@slightlyflawed
14 жыл бұрын
Its crazy how timely this is, this many years later
@DmPress26
17 жыл бұрын
in one word beatuiful Bitter sweet word of pasion and pain my eye cry as you cry my love goes out 4 you
@TeSsYbOo85
17 жыл бұрын
this is one of the best poems i have ever heard
@MALIRIPPA
15 жыл бұрын
this poem is priceless i always shed a tear because it reminds me of the poor innocent women and children dying in palestine and this poem shows that islam only represent peace manshallah for her for being so honest
@jmsbink100
13 жыл бұрын
Deep but so true you pick the right place to speak to get that,message out
@thecharredremain
14 жыл бұрын
"I have never owned pain that needs to spread like that..." damn.
@d1061
18 жыл бұрын
God speaks. Tears heal. We should listen. Compassion wins...always.
@mcflychica516
16 жыл бұрын
this girl is so real. lovin it
@marc15yo
14 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow. wonderfully said. I still can't believe this. It's wonderful.
@TheFofafofa
11 жыл бұрын
she took me on a trip shes real !
@devayonlett3321
4 жыл бұрын
M.xmkkr I p00eoii2u32000i364y4aur
@scizatt
17 жыл бұрын
wow, so you dont need hardcore passion and steel vocals to deliver def poetry. All you need is the words. That was beautiful.
@b2223967
16 жыл бұрын
(3:19) I've read TOO MANY BOOKS to believe what I'm told! You are either with Life or against it. Affirm Life! Loved this poem sweetheart. Very moving!
@TheAraber93
13 жыл бұрын
Not a single dry eye !! Stunning...
@costomized
14 жыл бұрын
I love this. can listen to it a thousand times.. Beautiful words
@sipaseuth206
15 жыл бұрын
Suheir Hammad=the truth. love her. love her. love her!
@KChery
17 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. God bless her.
@nikki7772
17 жыл бұрын
the message is WAKE UP!!!!!!! and for all those hating on what the sister said in her poem we will pray for your awakening, like the other comment said, we gotta stop seperating ourselves into categories, we are the HUMAN race..and we got some folks thats abusing their gift of life and oppressing people, we gotta fight that negative energy.... incredible poem, i salute the sister for having the guts to put it out there, peace!!!!!!!
@reginaldfairfield
13 жыл бұрын
I love this poem. It is beautiful. It speaks of truth and pain.
@sosamanotf642
10 ай бұрын
Hits even harder today
@Curry4sizzle
16 жыл бұрын
I'm trinidadian too, good way to put it.
@kareemlane7126
9 жыл бұрын
Dam. Hard hitting. Deep.
@ericbreyette7411
10 жыл бұрын
she is GREAT!!!!!
@rakshita
16 жыл бұрын
this makes my eyes water. it is so powerful. you go girl.
@SMSS4LYF
12 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. She's amazing.
@anyonechagt
13 жыл бұрын
I keep saying "Stop clapping! I'm trying to hear!"
@DenverRealtorBestie
16 жыл бұрын
this poem made me fall in love with your work.
@jeant892002
12 жыл бұрын
In tears but in love and for life
@RuthOkeabia
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! I watched this in my Communications Class today. Very powerful.
@9witness
12 жыл бұрын
Wow! Her words are gentle yet powerful! Poem almost brought me to tears. Beautifully written and great performance.
@ea11111
18 жыл бұрын
not going to lie or b/s anyone i'm a 20 year old guy i cry everytime i watch this
@SucySweety
16 жыл бұрын
that seriously struck my heart
@bryanao
17 жыл бұрын
Deep, deep, deep. It's too bad words so strong and deep, no matter how loud and correct will never be heard or understood by the masses.
@yaceen1
17 жыл бұрын
I don't know if Suheir is wathcing the posts but whatever... It felt good to hear something I can relate to... Thank you sister!!
@valaurwen
17 жыл бұрын
Hate, racism, self-victimization will dehumanize not only ourselves but everyone that surrounds us as long as we allow it to exist.
@PoetryisNews
17 жыл бұрын
Suheir, you brilliant poet! You always speak so truthly and from the heart-- I love hearing your voice and the passion and humanity in it--
@thebittermonk
12 жыл бұрын
shit i cant lie as a arab male hearing this everytime i shed a tear this is what 911 felt afterwards mad cause it happened mad because your own country men start thinking you did it.
@thomasnelson5758
4 жыл бұрын
Please someone bring this show back
@jersey8650
4 ай бұрын
The state apparatus wouldn’t allow someone to speak like this on a televised program
@Redline6ix
2 ай бұрын
2024 Ya battali!
@fikirpanjang
17 жыл бұрын
more room for love, less room for hate
@wolf5659
17 жыл бұрын
see I call that "White Magic" one of the most strongest words Ive ever heard in my life
@AminAmin22
16 жыл бұрын
"And it doesn't even relate to me" Yet you stayed to comment it If it doesnt bother you or relate to you...dont watch it "it doesnt do anything to help the issue" what do u expect fool? it outlines her views and is beautiful poetry
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