Jasmine Mans at the 2008 Urban Word NYC Teen Poetry Slam Finals

Jasmine Mans at the 2008 Urban Word NYC Teen Poetry Slam Finals

[@Germbot]

This is the most powerful poem I've ever seen performed. I'm sorry for what she's been through, but I'm glad she found her voice.

[@ShelbyNicole27]

This gave me chills and has to be one of the best poems I've heard! She is one of my favorite poets ever. She is so talented and all her poems are so deep. She is beautiful.

[@Mariah203]

I was here and started crying during her performance...so powerful!! All of the poets were breath taking!

[@akirajounetsui]

i love this...because some women are holding in this pain too. I know how this pain feels and this brought tears to my eyes because I know what this is saying to my heart...

[@aqu1r3]

i am so overwhelmed by the passion in her words and her bravery it helps me see things differently.

[@linneaInMonetsGarden]

she's such a beast. I'm proud to say she attends my school :D I get to see her daily.

[@minhinmonterey]

i just wanted to listen to something while i ate dinner and there you go making me cry.

[@anjelchosen1]

Wow she is a beast with that poem...Great Delivery and Passion!

[@moniqueyellow5185]

This always give me chills

[@FucCinsteve]

it's like a movie with words the truly can't be filmed but told through a poem and every moment she speaks it's like you're right there, watching

[@Kwissyball123]

man.....this piece leaves your heart broken........ thank you young girl for being a voice......

[@singalinger]

shivers wont stop. this is amazing, so powerfully presented.

[@JakeStephensMrJakeStephens]

you bring voice to a group of society that is hushed due to their own reasons. no matter what, that is a true person; you definitely have amazing skills.

[@jtota88]

this woman is amazing!!! I could listen to her poetry day in and day out. She inspires me

[@Mariah203]

i was there at this poetry slam, and she had me in tears

[@anieage]

I cant stop watching this bcuz I can feel all the emotion

[@danlima789]

wow..i got goosebumps n chills all over

[@99tizer99]

Write because no matter how much he criticizes he cant take your words away, he can burn them, shred and spit on them with his own, but know your words are yours and cant be ripped, broken or damage in anyway because they are protected by he heart and soul you put in them.

[@shadowunity]

jasmine i just wanna say girl u touch my heart wit tht i hope u continue to write and speak what u feel god bless u

[@tiarox16]

i love this show. she is amazing.

[@RayvenLovesJermaine]

Very powerful Jasmine. I am a poet as well and I must say, you are truly an inspiration. {speechless}

[@flip07in]

wow. all i can say. wow. truly heartbreaking yet so powerful you can only give her praise.

[@authenticteecee]

man this is awesome god....this is so good mane 4 real

[@Whapastim2]

STUNNING

[@Heathalessyl]

This is amazing, brought me to the point where I cried. I am so speechless...

[@DrayTV1]

i luv her she is one of the best

[@scaryfrogs2u2]

A true surviveor, my heart cried as I listen to you. That was great. I hope every dream you have comes true for you. Peace out.

[@babitigga11]

i cried when i watched this because it reminds me so much of my life

[@hotpookie14]

when i watched this i didnt move an inch, i dont think i even blinked. very powerful..

[@AshleyNicole0596]

One of The. Best. Poems I've heard.

[@therockyroden]

that was absolutely heart wrenching.

[@chrissylanese2412]

I still cry watching this

[@ChimmyQ]

Love this

[@lininglifesmile]

i just fell in love with Jasmine Mans

[@dominican2350]

love it she got mad skills && tht yuh gotta respect

[@jazzyddrummagurl]

*dropped jaw* i was bout to cry! she is a beast for real! smh...crazii

[@PrincessMariPooh]

omg!! i had goosebumps. she is good.

[@MyDreamGirll]

shes amazing!

[@tiff0711]

I have watched this video a Million times. Its so amazing. i wish there was more videos on her poetry. There is one but i cant hear it ;( SHE IS AMAZING

[@NumberOneAce4]

I Get Chills Everytime I Listen To This Simply Amazing !

[@dmuneca]

this poem speaks more than words... i cried.

[@crzyloonie]

This is amazing that god blessed her with such talent. I love how she get's all in her to her poems she is amazing

[@swervegirl1]

I love this!!!!!

[@ernequal]

I got chills

[@Zahthemusician12]

OMFG i felt chills down my spine THIS was the most powerful poem

[@YayaEdwards]

I couldn't hold back the my tears. Brilliantly transparent!!

[@V1vV1an15]

Im Awstruck, all i can say is thankyou sooo much for speaking the words that so many keep hidden. You are an amazing Poet and speaker keep going follow your dreams. Don't pay any attention to the haters especially the ones that say you're insulting people who have gone through it because you're not. I have been through this it happened a few years ago im 13 and im not insulted im glad you spoke these words because the world needs to know , i can garauntee you that your words have touch millions.

[@MizzStarzy]

So passionate and real as if she was reliving it. My eyes can't help but water...

[@tilli2008]

D-a-m-n. That is deep. I cried. That just blew my mind.

[@bananas0930]

Wow. Just wow. Amazing.

[@kreativesoull]

very very amazing gives me the chills

[@DasiygirlNish]

Soooooooo very touching!!!!

[@retta006]

oh goodness...'i died because i was his daughter.' that shook me done to my core, i loved it

[@nyabre1]

This was too deep and she's very talented. I absolutely love it.

[@Nitababy8989]

love it!!!!

[@Afroditi333]

my Godddddddd. She's so powerful.

[@officialhoniedip]

wow, that just gave me goose bumps and made me want to cry... i like that, it's deep!

[@maze1229]

Love it

[@darkenroses]

This was a wonderful poem, you could feel the emotion, the power of it. She was wonderful. It took a lot of guts to go on that stage to recite her poems and I'm proud of her for doing so.

[@beautieeo8]

I love this poem!!!!!!!

[@mizzdiva901]

omg! she got made me cry

[@MSJCARTER17]

wow that was unbelievable and amazing

[@lesliepha]

so much emotion! so so deep. i'm feelin this...

[@MrKlw19]

AMAZING

[@naymeister]

Ditto. Thank you Jasmine.

[@T00T97]

Crazy chills!!!

[@Tocuteo8]

I felt every word...I loved it

[@iTsNeNeTV]

I LOVE HER WORK!...YOU CAN FEEL HER WORDS!

[@luckystar51486]

mmm all i can say is that i KNOW EXACTLY how she feels and this poem touched me in ways that you cant even imagine .......

[@LucyCamp]

Ending gave me chills..damn.

[@Yonabelle]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@iMAWESOMO]

I got goosebumps

[@Fluxxi]

damn, I felt it in my troath and in my gut. this truly almost made me cry

[@lala894274]

Amazing.... love it!!!! ur pieces are so powerful..love u!!

[@21gramsofdani]

This almost brought tears to my eyes. This is so amazing. ♥

[@jsternick]

You go Miss Mans....Stay focused and Stay Positive! Spread the word like it is no one business.

[@dlt415]

OH MY GOD dis girl touched my soul

[@so2009]

i listen to this everyday this shit is great

[@jdpuller8722]

I cried!

[@ALaDyNaMeDD]

This so powerful.

[@ketlyne08able]

Oh my GOD!!!!!!!! WOW this is so powrrful

[@Jellybean0302]

This made me cry

[@dxluva]

i love me some Jasmine

[@Mercy055]

oh my gosh. this is gooooodddddd.

[@SummerLuv341]

This is an AMAZING & POWERFUL piece if work!!

[@babyof83]

this was soo powerful....i cried she is poerty!

[@shauniepooh011]

I Love this poem it's in my favs she couldn't have done a better job👏👏😊😊😃

[@goodbodykaykay]

wow.. beautiful

[@Browni670]

Those 5 People are Crazy. She Was Awesome

[@abygarret6850]

bless your heart

[@emilyrose2323]

That made me cry, great poem...

[@themizzty6913]

this poem is soo great

[@mayday2263]

This is one of the best poems I've ever heard.

[@dredrexxx]

WOW....AMAZING.....

[@Jarretuck6]

Wow words can be so powerful

[@Fine214]

omg omg i love it. you have powerfull words.

[@upperworld06]

I almost cried. so sad, great write

[@sweetness2boot]

Tears don't show weakness, they are the things that come out of us when something is too big for us to contain. Being molested is one of those things that cause the "to big to contain" feeling. It wasn't my father, I'm not "black", it still happened, and it's painful. Try not to judge a chapter you've read of someone else's story - it's not the whole book

[@SoulXpressionist]

It happened to me, from 5 to age 16, i know that pain, i have written about that pain and no matter how much i write about it i cant write it out memory.

[@BlueBabyAkaAj]

That was soo goood!

[@mgproductions2007]

rare moment when i cried listening to poetry.