Carvens Lissaint - "Tell Them"

[@gusward728]

"I was one who never spoke unless it improved upon silence" quote of the century

[@leratocharlotte8412]

its 2017 and the world still misses you......where are you sir?

[@Koribaby1]

He's currently playing George Washington in "Hamilton" on Broadway. ^-^ But he has a poetry book coming out this month! :D

[@ndombologique]

"Tell them I was one who loved not wisely but FAR TOO WELL."

[@harmowknee]

It's 2016 and I still haven't recovered from the outpouring of this mans soul. Thank you Mr Lissaint!

[@anthonychinkeehee4753]

Same in 2023

[@MrJimmyLocksmith]

Man, this guy moved me. There's nothing like a poet who's that into his craft.

[@bjohnson9320]

The passion behind his words was breath taking;

[@404bronz]

that one quote has been echoing in my mind for the last 10 years. It really has guided me & proven to be my most valuable asset in life.

[@genes1sz0und]

God has chosen a soldier not perfect but just as brilliant as a king that speaks stars into brilliance

[@D60Sexy]

finding the soul in poetry all over again

[@Checkersss]

damn, this is a real man. "...these arms that i wrapped around women i found paradise in. tell them i was a man who loved not wisely, but far too well"

[@PassionCarlnese]

for the beginning 3 words you had me hooked & teary eyed, wonderful way to express!

[@ThePepsi2011]

Even now in 2022 I come back to this heartful poem

[@queenbubbles15]

Wow! This is the by the far my favorite and best spoken word I've heard!

[@tyshaneakfraley1153]

this is one of my favorite poems ever

[@christopherkersey7449]

"I'm going to create a spoken word poem." Watches video "damn, my poetry sucks."

[@Chikabellaa]

Same

[@tofly2011]

simply beautiful. speechless.

[@PoetryETrain]

Thank you, this has been added to a playlist...

[@MsCandaceb77]

I've watched this video ten times in two days. No big deal...

[@GracefullyKaren]

Man oh Man powerful poem. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bwilkerson813]

Amazing! Thank you for blessing us with your words brother.

[@KristianCheyenne413]

Still one of my favorites of all time. This and Beauty Part 3.

[@ketlyne08able]

This man gives me chills every time I hear his poems.

[@PoetryFlowsThruMe]

And THIS is why I write . He is amazing , absolutely has me bound to his every syllable . I thank him for his willingness to share .

[@icecoldpinacollada]

I've watched this video soo many times and I still feel goosebumps...you make me want to live

[@aidenjew]

This poem really just blessed me

[@shko271191]

"Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak Of one that loved not wisely, but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought," Othello, Act 5, Sc 2, 400

[@mercyoluwole3085]

Tell me why I was thinking of Othello but I wasn't sure. Love it even more now that I know I was right I loved that play but Hamlet got me even more.

[@shko271191]

Merchant of Venice tho!

[@patiencencube7205]

​@@mercyoluwole3085 😢

[@JustTaraNicole]

Yo, this was the first poem that I heard him present and I actually paid close attention to the name. He is a vessel of the Lord. He speaks with such power.

[@AuthorARRivera]

Wow. That is beautiful

[@klewis7163]

Loooove Striver's row

[@Brit112191]

omg ....I really dont know what to say but .....omg lol that was beyond crazy!!! this is why I love poetry and writing it!

[@JasPP10823]

this gave me chills

[@fashioNfatuated]

Maaaaaan, this is life

[@mrpatrich18]

boy he is so dope

[@dezzardrhs2]

yall have got to come to ATL!!! i need to see everyone live!

[@Kfcmj14]

YES !

[@MrNicoleCherie]

I KEEP GETTING CHILLS!!!!

[@AngelAmyMarie]

Beatiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBlackstah]

This is just tooooooo muccccccch. Come back to London asap pleaaaaasseeee :D

[@AngelAmyMarie]

*Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wepluggoodmusic8318]

TELL THEM!!!

[@krysti98765]

His name is poetry :)

[@lookwotisaid]

:O that was. . . -dances erratically- woooow!. captivated every step of the way. touche my friend.

[@Forevalouloux3]

Mind blowing poetry

[@murrayspartan4488]

This whole poem going in my Bio. Really speaks to me

[@TheSeeker372]

I wish I can write and speak like that...just amazing, wow, wow, wow!!!

[@kuhandlee123]

OH YES!

[@TheStriversRow]

We'll be at Babson on April 26th!

[@BriModestCrafts]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@eightstreams]

Wow!

[@yunggramps93]

I second that!

[@ifoundfluffy2]

This is amazing! :)

[@DJThATsbRIsk]

BEAST GOD I HAVE ALREADY WATCH THIS LIKE 20 TIMES HAHA

[@EbonySweety3020]

nothing left to say but Oh My Gosh...

[@1930carrie]

MY COLLEGE NEEDS TO HEAR YOU ALL!! WISH I COULD MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!

[@arykahmoore3996]

Amazing :)

[@TheStriversRow]

@TheTiana246 We have another show at the same venue on January 13th at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC

[@ginnellerob]

...*looks at own poem* *revises the hell out of it* lol

[@tiecethepoet]

This my 1000 time listening to this lol

[@jomingpingpow7750]

When the heck yall comin to Miami?!!

[@Alexandriaspeaksout]

Please come to Texas, at Westfield High School.

[@MomoThePoet]

I always knew I liked Carvens, but now I know why.

[@nate51593]

Reminds me of B. Yung at the end but, his passion was amazing in this!

[@MissHowardBound]

are they ever coming to DC ever?!!?

[@TheTiana246]

where do they have this shows? this is so good!!...

[@gariMatori]

This is amazing. I just think he should have held the mic in his hand so that he could drop it on the floor in the end. :)

[@T14JM]

Tell them that I raaaaar raaaar like a dungeon dragon lol

[@juneeez]

try turning on the cc caption it might help and it is really a beautiful poem

[@TheMrzross]

I love the lines he uses from Shakepeare's Othello.

[@justmai2476]

how do you interpret "life felt like a cigarette break on a one night stand"? I understand it as living being necessary at times, not desired. Carvens delivers an amazing performance as always. beautiful and passionate.

[@brosseryt]

when are you guys going to be in New England?

[@Fola.Hells28]

What is maths? What is logic? There is only God! WOAHHHHHH

[@Jnecol79]

3:26 yes lord

[@Sianara001]

He is SOO interesting (y)

[@218bonniecastle]

has this show even been to Canada?

[@adbrownmusicguru]

When will TheStriversRow come to MIA ?

[@hudamoaboo3503]

I WANT TO MEET HIM PLEASE

[@luckychickita334]

Will you guys be making your way to Kansas or nearby states?

[@ticklle]

Have you guys ever been to Seattle, WA? or planning any shows coming up?

[@KaLynnYoungblood]

do you guys ever come to LA?

[@Marteztheone]

When will you be in chicago?

[@DaNomad123]

do you come through DC at all

[@zorahbean7568]

is it possible to become part of the strivers row???

[@Chizzl3r]

Damn...Can someone please get me into contact with carvens?

[@boomboombam6]

He just got engaged to a former classmate of mine

[@tiecethepoet]

who you kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

[@Sweet_xo_Tia]

Are yall ever going to be anywhere close to Georgia? Please let me know! I have to see yall live!

[@HERSEXYSELF]

REPLAY

[@willsigma]

this sounds REMARKABLY like a Nathan James Poem called "Never Forget"..same structure...same poetic pauses...hmmm

[@nikirica]

Hmm...

[@monicawatts-gibson410]

Car events it's Mommy Monika and I love you with a finity you are like myyou acapella my party and invite you about you I love you

[@ajf098]

Can you say Dr. Martin luther KING?!!!!!

[@jomingpingpow7750]

When the heck yall comin to Miami?!!

[@kandicejohnson9340]

Do you all come to Atlanta?