Kelly Clarkson Cries During Powerful Student Poetry Reading

Kelly couldn't help but get emotional during a powerful poetry reading by "Get Lit" participants Sierra Leone and Jason. "Get Lit" is a Los Angeles-based education nonprofit revolutionizing how students see, connect and engage with the art of poetry. "Get Lit" founder Diane shares how their groundbreaking curriculum is helping empower students through classic and spoken word poetry, and how many of their students have gone on to create a "poetic new wave" in Hollywood. Watch till the end for a huge surprise for "Get Lit!"
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[@AwakenedPuffin]

When Kelly mentioned that poem I got goosebumps. It's a poem I have always loved and that I claimed as my own many years ago. It's a pleasure to share that with Kelly! Here is the poem by James Patrick Kinney The Cold Within Six humans trapped by happenstance In bleak and bitter cold. Each one possessed a stick of wood Or so the story’s told. Their dying fire in need of logs The first man held his back For of the faces round the fire He noticed one was black. The next man looking ‘cross the way Saw one not of his church And couldn’t bring himself to give The fire his stick of birch. The third one sat in tattered clothes. He gave his coat a hitch. Why should his log be put to use To warm the idle rich? The rich man just sat back and thought Of the wealth he had in store And how to keep what he had earned From the lazy shiftless poor. The black man’s face bespoke revenge As the fire passed from his sight. For all he saw in his stick of wood Was a chance to spite the white. The last man of this forlorn group Did nought except for gain. Giving only to those who gave Was how he played the game. Their logs held tight in death’s still hands Was proof of human sin. They didn’t die from the cold without They died from the cold within.

[@the_mia_mia]

Thank you

[@richdwayneadamdelacruz7633]

Poems should really be used more in schools. Not only it enhances the writer's skills on writing, but it also inspires others! It's so nice to see Kelly embrace the warm hug of poetry💗.. Makes me wanna cry too.

[@smurfb0219]

wow, Sierra Leone and Jason! beautiful

[@e.p5109]

When the homie said “palabra” I felt so happy, it’s means “word” however he really seem to have meant it

[@colleen31]

OMG Inspirational AS IT GETS! Their so amazingly talented ❤ The lady sitting alone on the other sofa is a GODDESS. Love ya Miss Kelly ❤

[@gc7068]

I'd love to hear the entirety of Sierra Leon's poem. It spoke to my mama heart.

[@nattywho]

Very talented young people!!! So sad that so many schools have cut the arts…such an important part of education! But, sports took over!

[@KWicksable]

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. Thanks for sharing the gift of creative young poets with me today. I’m telling you, your guest selections are captivating. Those young artists poetry was pretty heavy. I really didn’t too much mind them sitting on my couch 🛋. Still waiting patiently. 😊

[@heidid5275]

I like poetry. Its so different from when I was a kid. I wish everyone the best.

[@absatwell8163]

Poetry has been around for thousands of years!

[@TXGirlinVA]

Thanks to Kelly and her team for showcasing some of the nation’s great arts education organizations! I enjoyed this as well as the Florence Price segment a few months back. So important! Thanks again!

[@prprprince6341]

YES to poetry!!!!!!! Thank you, Kelly & the team!!!

[@gazelleey]

I’ve met Jason through a friend in Get Lit and he’s so amazing!! Truly a talented poet. Their film “our words collide” is so powerful I recommend it to anyone who has the chance to see it!

[@andn25]

Great interview!

[@AvisWrentmore]

This lovely young woman has a lovely voice and is so articulate:) wow:) her energy is gorgeous:)

[@KrizRogers]

❤️ the haiku-inspired end twists. Very talented writers!

[@sergioj.rodriguez1190]

Poets hear the music we sing within. They just listen to it a little deeper than most. Very cool platform today.

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You have a good show. I believe everything you undertake to do; you will succeed .

[@vamanosninja4143]

High school kids get so much pressure put on them! I don't miss that feeling at all.

[@mandykrzeminski5660]

First! Im a huge fan you inspire me and i love you!

[@angelabest4468]

WOW 😭💖

[@kevinwells4986]

Thanks Diane for your work. I wish you success. I hoped to contact you through your website so I sent a message there. Good luck in your truly wonderful efforts.

[@beckyhines3814]

Kelly I love your dress! Beautiful ❤

[@vamanosninja4143]

Great dress Kelly

[@lisag6025]

Reminds me of Brandon Leake who won America's Got Talent. Beautiful powerful modern poetry!

[@ladanski]

I think the first poem hit too close to home for many people, Kelly inclusive

[@allthingswavy6420]

Whaaat? The Arts are transformative??? No waaay Edit: Those poems are exceptional.

[@jnelletrim1478]

Remember God loves you♥️.. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Please repent, change your life around and live for Him🙏.. He is coming back soon🥳......

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