Dublin You Are - Stephen James Smith @sjswords

[@sjswords]

Thanks for using my poem! #Dublin2020 #TeamDublin

[@dublincitycouncilcultureco3934]

+Stephen James Smith thanks for letting us use it ;D #DublinYouAre

[@selkiexxx1260]

+Stephen James Smith - thank you for your wonderful poem, I am so touched.....thanks thanks thanks xxx

[@columcunningham4458]

Fucking Fantastic. Salutations from a Dub in Cali.

[@columcunningham4458]

+Alice Rabbit problem is White Europeans went to Africa and fucked it up you knob !

[@sarahwithah]

+Alice Rabbit shhhh u little uneducated looney..... pity ur parents brought u up so ignorant. glad I dont have ur kind of negativity in my life... adiooossss

[@emmagaynor1654]

On days that Dublin city life is kicking my ass and the rain is heavy- I just need to watch this video. I'm proud of Dublin and proud to be Irish. Thank you to all involved for this!

[@sjswords]

+Emma Gaynor Thanks Emma!

[@albertmccready478]

Love it. Our great city welcomes all who come in peace.

[@nialloconnor9686]

As a culchie not a dub, this is a great stroke that paints a portrait of our beautiful capital! Thank you 👍

[@claushebor8747]

What a great poem & film which really captures the essence of Dublin - the good & bad and ups & downs of the city as Dublin are - and with a warm, cozy Dublin accent! And thanks for including us Danes (vikings) ... we still feel attracted to your fair city!

[@dublincitycouncilcultureco3934]

+Claus Hebor Thanks Claus, that's exactly what we're trying to highlight, Dublin is great, but we need to improve, that's why we're running for European Capital of Culture - so we can solve some of the issues!

[@columcunningham4458]

+Alice Rabbit let me guess , you're from Cork ! Only joking fine people of Cork. Again a joke. Kinda like Alice here. Laughable.

[@manus3203]

+Colum Cunningham Not really a funny joke or a joke that makes any sense but sure if it made you laugh than there's no farm done.

[@manus3203]

+Alice Rabbit Ahh shut up. As a people that were discriminated against for years we should be right and show open arms to anyone who wants to live here

[@bheanrua]

Still on a high from vicar street. Stephen you were phenomenal. Blown away, everyone was. Many many thanks Xxx

[@sjswords]

+Marilyn Borza thanks!

[@luketconnell]

Love this. Love Dublin. "You're mine but I'm happy to share ya"

[@carloreilly80]

Seen Stephen read this on NYE and it's the outstanding memory of a great night. Had the pleasure of seeing Glen Hansard last night in the London Palladium and then Stephen being invited on stage, probably one of the most powerful performances I've seen. Stephen rhyming as glen played guitar in the background, couldn't be much more Irish. Brought a tear to the eye, loving London but missing Dublin. I get shivers listening to this, what an epic poem. Keep up the amazing work, a talent that encapsulates being Irish (to me at the very least). Feeling humbled.

[@sjswords]

+Carl O'Reilly thanks so much Carl, happy to hear you were moved by it!

[@robertflanagan1364]

That night at palladium was amazing

[@cormacodonnchu555]

Dublin You Are....... just bleedin savage!! Well done to all involved.

[@dublincitycouncilcultureco3934]

+Cormac Ó Donnchú Thanks Cormac, we're very proud!

[@MookiePlays]

Left home for Texas, USA almost 2 years ago, there's not a day goes by I don't miss Ireland, absolutely brilliant poem, watched it a few times now

[@SarahWebbWriter]

Great piece of work, Stephen. 'Dublin can I trust you?' Indeed!

[@dublincitycouncilcultureco3934]

+Sarah Webb Trust is an issue that came up again and again in our conversations with Dubliners - we can trust Stephen to deliver a great poem anyways ;D

[@massimilianobianchi9179]

Great Stuff!!! Love my city... well done to all involved and Stephen... this is an heartbreaking and inspiring poem!

[@Aruena99]

"Dublin, don't forget [them]..." 3:46- 3:47 Love it, beautiful and powerful, the poem altogether, but specially this moment. Thank you for creating and sharing this, Stephen.

[@clarebolton5932]

Actually, it is so much more than a wonderful poem but I am still crying over it. Thanks.

[@annemariereilly6860]

EPIC - Well done SJS - you said it all and pulled at every emotion

[@simonlarragy9376]

Stephen. Thank you so much for what you did to honour the memory of my departed friend Conor.. I'm not sure you'll ever know how much it means to me, your fellow Dub.

[@hashbrown1111]

That's Absolutely Brilliant, Love MY city.

[@ronanoflaherty9501]

Why couldnt i do this poem for the leaving cert :(

[@iamagiraffe4510]

+Ronan O'Flaherty because you're fucking stupid

[@Anonymouscommentor99]

Almost in tears now. But of course thank you. Beautiful words and the imagery within them

[@KarlSPT]

I'm nice and homesick now. Thanks! ;-)

[@kennethwalsh9180]

+Karl Smyth ….ye be grand. numb it.

[@mrssmokie]

Brilliant! Had to listen twice.... no three times....

[@SoluisceU]

Excellent !!!

[@templebargenuineirishpub3006]

Just simply Dublin........Beautiful

[@k-dogstor1170]

I always seem to revisit this work... Just class!

[@karla2O11]

I am not a big fan of poetry but this really is amazing. Well done to all involved especially Mr Stephen James smith. And of course Martin bray true dubs..

[@leannewoodfull]

Incredible.

[@iamagiraffe4510]

+Leanne Woodfull id say you taste alright

[@buttership]

Bleedin' brilliant

[@jaeseongpark6472]

I used to live in Dublin til last September. Beautiful poem and accent! I really want to go back !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clarebolton5932]

Wonderful poem Stephen James Smith!

[@niallmurray620]

That was incredible!! Makes me miss home

[@floatinghome]

like a walk through the characters of the home i left at boiling point - the video underlines it well - great work :)

[@sjswords]

+Aidan Floatinghome thanks Aidan!

[@kennethwalsh9180]

A Deadly Work of Art !

[@thetruth583]

Pure Joy

[@markdeveney8450]

Just perfect.

[@adrianheffernan102]

Loved it , Thanks

[@Paul5520]

Very nice piece 👍🇮🇪

[@FiachMoriarty]

Class!!

[@rosaricardini9055]

Very nice Saludos desde Buenos Aires

[@paulbyrne2613]

half way through brilliant

[@carlheadon9286]

Brilliant!

[@matthewwestlake2213]

love it!

[@markroberts2582]

Heard this poem performed at a Bloomsday reading this year - worth travelling half way around the world for.....

[@jenn_jenn_223]

Beautiful!

[@manalorocks]

well done, fantastic :D

[@BenNolan]

LOVE THE VISUALS! :D

[@09005101]

That was EPIC

[@rachelm300]

+I am a giraffe Fuck off 5year old

[@nicolelochren9560]

Wow amazing

[@CillianFosterGDC]

Amazing as always pal.

[@anneoneill2042]

Terrific performance

[@Sanctuary.Studio.D1]

Good man. Dublin

[@futboolon]

Codell is amazing and do not diss it.... Other than that amazing!

[@TheSeanm102]

this is deadly

[@artefact1367]

Hey Wissame - Why is your Alfie Byrne video still on youtube?

[@MichaelDornelas]

Great ♥

[@anfear9764]

Magic

[@LisaHafey]

Wondering why Jedward are described as 'awkward'? They were good enough for Dublin when they twice represented the country at the Eurovision (best result both times in over a decade...), they were also good enough for Dublin when they brought in all the tourists - from all over the world mind - who would stay in Dublin for the better part of two weeks every year when they did panto at the Olympia, not to mention when the twins performed concerts there. Ask the fast food shops etc in Dame Street how they've been doing at Christmas the past 2 years ;)

[@sarahgogan5510]

where can I read the words of this poem?

[@sjswords]

+sarah gogan Hi Sarah, you can read the poem here: facebook.com/notes/stephen-james-smith/dublin-you-are-by-stephen-james-smith/10153744568658787

[@thebloodandflower]

Thanks for using my music! Wonderful, beautiful job. Gets better with every viewing. #teamdublin ! If anyone is interested, the music is available here: kimvporcelli.bandcamp.com/track/and-at-the-snap-of-lightning-it-was-illuminated-black-sky-inky-black-sea

[@pip-wu2yr]

The person at the start is my friend

[@iank8821]

Dublin...The home of Tayto crisps.

[@TmxSkaterElmo]

That'd be Meath actually😄

[@iank8821]

+timeofyourlifehuhkid Well there beside each other so close enough :)

[@davewalsh5081]

I think I'm responsible for 71 thousand of these views

[@sjswords]

+David Walsh Thanks David!

[@EndaReilly]

Comhghairdeachas libh. An-maith ar fad.

[@tjm9565]

I LOVE the fact that there are NO EFFEN palestinian FLAGS.

[@sashaluq]

[@davidf4723]

Love this poem but codle is the best

[@julietjedwardbarrable4209]

I guess Jedward were't so awkward that you refused the money people have spent over the years visiting Dublin to see them, including myself and my family.

[@chrismclaughlin8018]

Are you seriously angered by the fact this piece contains the line 'jedward...awkward'?

[@julietjedwardbarrable4209]

+Chris McLaughlin of course I'm not angered.. Just a little confused as to what is meant by it..

[@neilmcguinness7323]

+Juliet Jedward Barrable It means they're embarrassing.

[@julietjedwardbarrable4209]

+Neil McGuinness I understand what it means literally, but it seems you didn't find it embarrasing to except money from the vast numbers of people who regularly visited Dublin from all over Europe, and even further to see them. I myself have spent thousands over the years in your fair city, on Hotels, restaurants, taxis etc. It's a shame that something positive has been turned into something negative. You have a lovely city, you should embrace every aspect of it..

[@chrismclaughlin5975]

+Juliet Jedward Barrable You seem to be equating the city of Dublin with an individual with a singular identity who indeed was happy to take your money while you were attending Jedward concerts. The city of Dublin is in fact made up of many individuals with many varied tastes and interests. Only a few of these individuals would've benefited from your commerce during stays in the fine city in support of your favourite set of twins. I understand your sensitivity regarding perceived criticism of your idols, but really it's ok that not everyone likes them because you do and that's all that matters 💜💜

[@ryant.hughes6823]

ok alright but Up Cork, The Real Capital of Ireland 32. Up The Rebels!!

[@derekeglington85]

Iontach ar fad. Grá mór leis an dán seo.

[@Gaelgory]

Iontach ar fad !!!

[@waynebrennan6051]

coddle's unreal!! fool

[@sidewindersid4180]

Here's a poem... ...Dublin is a kip. The end.

[@kincaidgordon]

Ratser 2.0

[@iamagiraffe4510]

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!

[@billymorris6251]

Now, take a moment, and ask yourself, was that necessary?

[@iamagiraffe4510]

I'mStraightM8 yes, England is great, only peasants are from ireland. i spit on the irish, sppeewwww!

[@1KNReddy]

clown

[@iamagiraffe4510]

Niall Reddy your ma is a clown

[@alessiagarcia3452]

Don't listen to that posh prick he's just a troll. The Irish are stronger than he English