Miles Hodges " Count On It"

[@DeonnaPerry]

*5 years later and I watch this like I've never seen it a day in my life*

[@Bolbiclappin]

To this day, whether i believe it or not in the moment, i try and recite "everyday above ground is a good day". Surely he didnt coin the phrase but this is its purest form in my head. Cheers to another 5 years.

[@jeffreybarda1694]

8 years later.

[@scohatch9755]

Me. With everything he's ever performed.

[@user-si4nt6jb7y]

5 years later this comment is still relevant

[@gastonassoua6921]

10 yrs later and I watch this like I’ve never seen it a day in my life

[@melvinstultz5543]

Still one of my favorite poets

[@ftaiwoo]

Timeless piece man. I come every so often and it still hits

[@elijah4069]

Still one of my favorite Poets of all time. Man, I miss the Strivers Row.

[@DanielEthiopia]

I can't count on tomorrow, but why would I want to...today, today, only today you are the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever be! Just incredible Miles.

[@rachelstuplich-trantow4560]

He rests in the beat, he doesn't push too quickly, he goes at his own pace. I like that, there's no hint of a rush.

[@po.e.tr3tv155]

I was a huge fan of miles when I started writing in middle school, now I’m 25 listening to this again and it had a whole new meaning

[@oumaimaelwaarabi8300]

"In a world where best friends come and go like tides, but cigarettes stay 20 in a pack, burn straight every time. So I can count on smoke, and I can count on wine. And I can't count on time, or all the times I have sinned." - This. This is so raw, yet so true.

[@karinateves2050]

I love how once he begins his poem how he turns into a different persona and how his voice and his body language turns into this other being and its beautiful to see someone transform like that even for just a moment

[@stevenk121]

Theatre.

[@gabrielmambo5436]

Out of all the Strivers, I have to say Miles is definitely my favorite. He has this genuine emotion and rhythm that flows well with his work. The admiration I have for Miles Hodges talent can't really be expressed. I aspire to try and be as good as him and want to emulate my style after his. Keep on doing your thing, Mr. Hodges. You're changing the world.

[@nataliequansah]

"There exists no map, you'll never know when you are winning" - Such smart words put together to create such emotion - loved it ! It's almost as though he becomes a different person in his spoken word; so glad he is able to share it with the world ! x

[@putus18]

I pray to God he knows he's amazing .. That he knows his words have given me hope ..

[@Fola.Hells28]

Ohhhh this touched my heart! I can listen to him all day!

[@nonnymasango41]

Nostalgic

[@jcanthony16]

I miss the Strivers Row so much. Please come back guys and bless us with some more great poetry.

[@adanma5499]

jcanthony16 what happened to it?

[@JLaVonneJ]

He is hands down my favorite Striver. This poem, like the rest is amazing. You begin to think about the world in a different light. Such power and execution in his performance. Love.

[@MsMo08]

He is sharing the things that are consistent that we can see compared to the things we can't see or prepare for. The challenge to believe when everything says it is over and all hope is gone.

[@dyeshabest2195]

my favorite line is " in a world where medicine saves lives and science does its best to disprove God"

[@beelooney8694]

Classic, I always come back to this poem.

[@stevenswain76]

100% truth. Sometimes being honest with yourself is the hardest thing to do.

[@yanariley1501]

So much power and hope in his words... "But I also can't count the times I've tried again[...]"

[@cierralewis5154]

I miss strivers row. 😢

[@alfredsalazar5836]

I listen to this more than I’d like to admit

[@krystaprice80]

I can always count on The Strivers Row to inspire me...amazing!

[@KiaJaikaran]

So can I! :)

[@LeahTriniteeMJLuv3]

I can't deal with how incredible this work is. I love him.

[@BLACKLOTUSBUTTERFLY7]

So moved. So good to be here..to hear these expressions...#beautiful

[@erinmcarter_]

Almost cried. So deep & amazing

[@mssecretasianninja]

He's saying he's hopeless. He has no happy ending. But also I think that he no longer craves that. He's content in his own destruction and he is living in the present for the feeling, because what else is he to do?

[@yowzephyr]

He sounds like someone over 50. But of course he's actually very young. I guess he's been thru a helluva lot.

[@band4132]

I believe he's saying he can't find meaning in life when everything seems so meaningless. Everything changes and has an end, so what is there really to count on throughout? Nothing, and that's okay. You learn to accept it when you live life without a blueprint, without deciding how things ought to be

[@MissHoneyRo]

omg this poem had me in tears . It was perfect

[@hudamoaboo3503]

thank you for dedicating this poem....every day above ground is a good day for me too

[@tonyparker6165]

2021 still here

[@Real2XL]

This cat is incredible! I've watched this at least 15 times thus far. And everytime I hear it I'm more amazed by the depth of it. Well done!

[@jazannamarieriddlesprigger2875]

I loveeee this poem

[@devinedorianwhite]

Oh how I love the way he weaves his words.....I feel every line

[@lillymirembe4474]

Of all the poets I've listened he is the most relatable even though I'm not even felt what he's felt or even a version of it. Its just beautiful to be amazed by how he draws you out even when you are walking too different paths

[@Amando2423]

Brought me chills, Hodges words are breathtaking!

[@Live2Tell92]

Incredible! I love The Strivers Row. Yall give me life!

[@ennymartinez6358]

I always come back to this.

[@sterlingking]

Man, brought tears to my eyes. U all are good for that. Appreciate u.

[@maryannrich3267]

What a wordsmith you are! What an amazing delivery!

[@iamtavia6637]

I absolutely love this man. What a beautiful soul! Strivers, y'all are amazing! You do it every time.

[@jcanthony16]

I could listen to him speak all day long. His poetry is so beautiful.

[@JustAWalkingParadox]

Miles. I can count on you to always bring me to tears, thank you.

[@fnimat1]

#Surrender.....That was beautiful. Thank You.

[@ousmanebah03]

AMAZING!!! Left my speechless and I've watched this video over 20 times!! It's phenomenal!!

[@Keyonachain]

I honestly cried in the beginning! Miles is so talented

[@TheCr8iveBrand]

Great as always.

[@luphelele]

Listened to this two years ago . Today it has a different meaning. I get it, i get it, it resonates in a deeper way than it did then.

[@swaggstayright31]

Thank you... Just, thank you

[@thatomataboge9125]

wow!! absolutely amazing! Thank you Miles

[@oumaimaelwaarabi8300]

"And I hate to admit it, but I can't count on a goddamn thing. This is the trauma of being. Mama gon' die one day. My fathers' word will unfurl. My brothers' smile will curl. The mountains will crumble, will move. The sea will stumble, past the levies. Will leave your city in a permanent dusk, you can trust, that the wind will carry your girl to another man's bed. And that's okay. I'm learning how to surrender. And that's okay. I can't count on tomorrow, but why would I want to? 'Cause today, today. and only today, you are the oldest you have ever been, and the youngest you ever will be. Know that, this is one small man with one big heart. In this prison. Of seven billion. No happy ending... But God, does it feel good to be here."

[@ZionJang]

Yes, I also saw the ending of this video.

[@thaareaalsheru532]

Oumaima El Waarabi p

[@TheMusicqueen13]

Man, Miles, you are my aspiration

[@DeonnaPerry]

6 years later & here I am. Art never dies.

[@pgranie1]

this poem. life. ...learning how to surrender damn. I love this piece

[@GracefullyKaren]

It's 3am and Miles man this poem gave me chills. Sciences tries it's best to disprove God. Ain't that the truth but God is real. I hope I meet you in this life. Keep doing your thing. 😊

[@SaunFyre]

Him: "like every person...ever" Me: *drops everything* yo!! that's me! He dedicated this shit to me! *is famous now*

[@aegontargaryen6269]

He speaks my soul

[@kalikeyes]

In love with this!!!!

[@KrystalMidega]

Miles Hodges kills me every time! So poignantly true

[@sheenacrazyg]

Miles is an incredible poet.

[@L0VEisAmixtape]

ohmygosh i want to cry that was so good

[@WoahxItsxShaye]

This was so beautiful. Your words mean so much.

[@itwasntme8I]

He's so perfect ❤

[@arielmichel2099]

Beautiful!

[@pietar8034]

I've been waiting, waiting, and WAITING for this one to come up! beautiful. #Gilded

[@TheBrittanae]

God bless you I really love your poetry. Beautiful pure perfection.

[@herschelledonald3845]

You are incredibly beautiful at depicting emotions. I fell in love with your words... Simply beautiful

[@MsCsquared2]

Beautiful.

[@Tre2011Y]

Love this..

[@_okmaxine8149]

fuck, I cried, my soul felt that

[@marshacampbell1613]

I was at this show and it was beautiful.

[@mehsilanier9174]

Love It. Wow thank you

[@mahoro5437]

God does it feel good to witness this ❤

[@psitsjade]

Here again ❤

[@itsjay6655]

Facts

[@sarahsharmarke6810]

"Today you are the oldest you have ever been & the youngest you will ever be" omg YAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSS BAE !!!

[@goshenqueen]

Thank you. This is beautiful.

[@svetlanamoises169]

i love you... love the way you do it amazing !

[@g-flow4335]

#salute Omg!!!! i think in these 6min i went to school and grduated in the remaining nine seconds.

[@DeonnaPerry]

Back yet again, Oct. 19th 2020.❤️

[@Honeybrownsugga]

Perfect!

[@STMInadz]

"The meaning of life will allude me and sunsets will seduce me"

[@manace]

I need to save this poem on my phone so i can listen to it everyday!!! #4REAL

[@xocoolchickxo]

damn that was really amazing

[@itsdestaynee]

You can count on the God that created.the mountains the tree's the leaves and the bees.

[@anglepvp1680]

Can you count on him to save your mother from falling dead one day? Can you count on him to stop the lips of your brothers lips drooping? I'm not trying to destroy your hope but this poem, it me hard, and I just felt like retaliating to your comment.

[@itsdestaynee]

You can count on God to do whatever is in his will. My hope will never be destroyed because my hope is in the only true living God, who sits on the throne. Sits high and looks low. You should try Jesus. He will give you peace even if your mother does drop dead, even if your brother keeps drooling you can still have unspeakable joy.

[@GracefullyKaren]

+Naturallydes Amen. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💃🏿

[@sophiagonzalez9978]

That's That Shit Tht Make You Think!! That Make You Feel! :/ Tht Made Me Cry Cuz I Can't Count On A Damn Thang..

[@jasmineglover8916]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE POEM rs 💯

[@meandsofia]

Lovely

[@MzPoeticLah]

yesssssssssssssss

[@ricciayoung3005]

❤️❤️❤️

[@IsaacDavis69]

"But God dies it feel good to be here..." Yes sir indeed.

[@luphelele]

💜

[@adfvssl011]

now that i am finally in nyc i have to visit poisson rouge one of these days..

[@amandaribeiro3967]

You should check out Nuyorican Poets Cafe, too!!

[@KhadijahInspires]

I know I can count on my mother he is still my light house

[@rexsteel9830]

2023 and still playing this

[@troilynjackson4683]

"Today you are the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you ever will be."

[@chelsy7071]

❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[@ihavsmile]

yes

[@miirckp8419]

How can I find this guy? His amazing. Beautiful poetry.