I use to listen to this everyday… I don’t know how I got back into poetry… but I’m beyond thankful for these words ❤️
@becomingdr.mokoena4 күн бұрын
10 years later and I’m still drawn back here…
@guelewaar79985 күн бұрын
NFKane
@guelewaar79985 күн бұрын
Still here. Revisiting !
@thanduxolonkomonde89785 күн бұрын
Still here in 2024
@southernladiibozeman38936 күн бұрын
2024 and I'm still here like this dropped yesterday.
@ambernickie939411 күн бұрын
I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since this dropped 😮
@MikeTheMusicJudge15 күн бұрын
Sheesh
@Lord_OTD19 күн бұрын
This made me miss my grandfather. The only father I ever knew.
@nykki2125 күн бұрын
I remember when this poem was uploaded. I will return to this poem again and again. It shook me to my core and does still
@angayejay106711 күн бұрын
me too
@lelemuthali_27 күн бұрын
“delicate, careful, and imaginative” is a spot-on description of Alysia’s poetry.
@TrinsoutletАй бұрын
Still here in 2024❤
@AdventuresOfAKoolKidАй бұрын
This still slaps!
@whostalk9447Ай бұрын
still here ... I need y'all back! You all were the reason I started writing and performing. Love you guys and girls #thestriversrow
@chiquitaallen6549Ай бұрын
This poem still in 2025 strikes a nerve!! Man she did her thing with this!! The message, the delivery..man oh man!!! Gives me chills
@ImaniRuthАй бұрын
Back in 2024
@NyxxNoireАй бұрын
Here in 2024. Same impact as the first time I ever heard it.
@BrianaKashayАй бұрын
the year is 2024 and I still come back to this video. gives me chills EVERY time.
@dmtn198Ай бұрын
As a Black woman, thank you, I love this 🖤
@ahmina7114Ай бұрын
2024
@MizzRuloАй бұрын
It’s like I’m here every year. 🥺 2024 and going strong.
@MizzRuloАй бұрын
Still hits in 2024
@TheSambey05Ай бұрын
You are the only Diamonds that I will ever wear❤❤
@vuyolwethupavmnyamana3144Ай бұрын
After all these years... It still moves me
@Nina-rh1muАй бұрын
I still recite parts of this piece. Heck, the never regret loving in permanent ink line❤ I have a deceased ex-lover & when I see pics of my name tattooed on his arm, I tend to think of that line. He tatt'd my name proudly, although I told him not to
@thespotlessone2 ай бұрын
My favorite poem of all time.
@kerrybartlett85162 ай бұрын
This is beautiful. Such much power and emotion in their words but said with gentle voices. #themagicofwoman ❤ Thank you for this x
@gastonassoua69212 ай бұрын
10 yrs later and I watch this like I’ve never seen it a day in my life
@levi19412 ай бұрын
My teacher played this poem for our class and all the kids loved it and I can help but love this poem its honestly what some people need to here
@marahreyes68812 ай бұрын
2024 and I’m still deeply moved by this masterpiece
@DRMZBeatz2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful song. Futures producer sampled an amazing song
@mrnoodles90352 ай бұрын
Here because of a quora post!
@Bornoncedietwice2 ай бұрын
Lord where is she now!!!
@ShunReads2 ай бұрын
This popped up on my feed and I’m glad for it ❤ (2024). Ive watched it over the decades 100s of times. One of the best performances I’ve ever seen…
@biagi662 ай бұрын
12 years still here
@bonganimomoti45632 ай бұрын
2024, still a gem❤
@kamilmahmoodbsc2 ай бұрын
Oh how I wish I was in that audience
@Learninghowtorebuild3 ай бұрын
Been playing this for 8 years now ❤❤
@deontejones17973 ай бұрын
2024🎉
@cierram69663 ай бұрын
I will never get over this poem. It has stuck with me over the years and will always be a favorite. Alysia the woman you are
@babigirllena3 ай бұрын
12 years later 🤎🫶🏾
@goddessadina67803 ай бұрын
11 years later and it’s still in rotation. ❤
@VicZtyles3 ай бұрын
Anyone here 2024 ?
@ContentmentSeeker16 күн бұрын
Every year, forever❤
@ChillyCuca3 ай бұрын
This is my favorite poem ever, I find myself coming back here. It feels like it's engraved in my soul and these words echo from time to time. What a beautiful way of pouring life into words.
@jordanjandles833 ай бұрын
2024 still here enjoying the piece , it's a classic
@cierralewis51543 ай бұрын
I miss strivers row. 😢
@shakiraheath93794 ай бұрын
2024 and I come back and watch often! I just wish I could meet her just to sit and talk…
@grasshopperye35934 ай бұрын
I've been coming back to this since 2011. This time it's been like, 4, 5 years since I revisited and I'm still as in love with it as the first time I saw it in high school.
@jazdux66514 ай бұрын
Wow.
@brittanyc-m95794 ай бұрын
Back again in 2024, the day before my birthday. Still feels the same. Powerful.