once he was asked why he was so nervous and he answered "you try telling all those people that you wear a mask and wrote a suicide note"
@rachelmcguire651211 жыл бұрын
"Sometimes he does things because tomorrow he know's he'll choose to forget them." - I know that logic all too well.
@tellee234 жыл бұрын
As do I
@monikawish409410 жыл бұрын
Why are people seeing only the appearance? "he's so cute, he's so sexy, his eyes etc." Did you hear what this poem was about? THIS IS JUST A SURFACE, A MASK. Look deeper
@realtalk1310 жыл бұрын
i don't get how you can listen to this poem and then comment below on his attractiveness. His poem is LITERALLY about how people see the surface and judge him for it whether it be that he's hot, untrustworthy, uncaring, or lax, with a lot of it simply because of the fact that he's mixed. He clearly speaks about the privilege he receives because of his lighter skin. And he prefaces this entire thing with how sometimes the most popular person is the one with no friends, alluding to himself being popular with girls but ultimately lonely. The piece is painful and heavy with regret, shame, and self-hate. I wouldn't call it beautiful, but something that is weighty, so much so that you can't look away.
@Shelby-t9e5 ай бұрын
Props to you for getting it
@DubDigital11 ай бұрын
Still listening to this 12 years later. This is a master piece.
@fokinmohena10 жыл бұрын
lies at the brim of his smile, cheek safety pinned to the edge by a pile of regrets lovely, the way he speaks.
@fokinmohena10 жыл бұрын
***** yes, miles is incredible. :)
@nakeishabrown758010 жыл бұрын
"I wonder, how do you trust a man whose eyes can go from green to gone in a single night?" .... damn, that's clever!!! Dig this.
@BraveLittlePixel10 жыл бұрын
he's cute, he's hot. he knows it. He uses it. He confesses his regret for his charm and that he knows he will get away with it. He will get girls and use his charm and gifts to. I think this is as much resembled in his use of comparing it to racism. He got away with awful things, he is sad now, but sometimes people still forget, even he will choose to.
@BraveLittlePixel10 жыл бұрын
***** oh I know
@thagenius101810 жыл бұрын
Why are you a dude calling another guy cute? Fucking weirdo.
@BraveLittlePixel10 жыл бұрын
ThaGenius101 it doesn't matter what your sexual preference is on how you can judge the attractiveness of others. David Beckham or Wayne Rooney? You don't fancy Beckham but you know he's hot stuff, right? Sexuality would only play a part in sexual attraction, not overall judgement of body and face aesthetics.
@Tac0KittenZ10 жыл бұрын
(work with the grain to fix that that goes against it to ruin it ) Scottish fisherman's proverb. what does being pretty have to do with how easy your life is it doesn't im fairly OK when it comes to looks but Ive been shunned by every person in my old town because i didn't believe in there god beauty does not stave of hatred nor does it make it ok to burn a girl in the second story bathroom because she said you were sheep do not invite insincerity into your words i have lived the life of the little white girl and it is not easier or harder it is just the same s every one else and im not even adding the fact that i like girls as wael as boys do not act supirior to another when all you have to say is blame .breath
@thei-n-i8 жыл бұрын
+LiamEBM good job!😊
@AlexisRangel10 жыл бұрын
"Eyes go from green to gone in a single night" Wow...I love this.
@PBreezy199 жыл бұрын
What did he mean by that?
@MrJmasta49 жыл бұрын
I think he was talking about a one night stand his green eyes then gone like outta there
@almostcailin9 жыл бұрын
PBreezy19 He's talking about wearing a mask. He is saying that this mask that he wears is covering his feelings. He was dead inside but on the outside, he was just a normal kid, this metaphorical mask that he is wearing is hiding his true self.
@wyhdjdbnbdhdjmx55528 жыл бұрын
That one hit close to home! Very powerful.
@ihavetomanyprobs11 жыл бұрын
exactly. he doesnt spit the poem with pride... he spits himself and hes not proud that he represents the poem, and it's one of my favorite performances because of it
@elijahjobmason46388 жыл бұрын
You guys seriously need to hear him. Get your eyes off of the appearance and focus on the words. If he actually committed suicide after this poem, half of you guys would wonder,......"Why!? He was so cute. He LOOKED like nothing was wrong with him." That's because you guys weren't listening man. Please listen to the actual words. I completely understand what he's talking about.
@rubyengel70788 жыл бұрын
That smile has stolen so many hearts and it just broke mine
@allredythebest526410 жыл бұрын
It upsets me that most people are just commenting on his looks it's like did you even hear what the poem was about? Try listening. Not looking.
@whosbaddlillyc0910 жыл бұрын
truth
@michaelsweatvlogs829010 жыл бұрын
lilly moore How in the world are you gonna say truth when four months before that you said it too... Your a Hypocrit
@elijahrivera818 жыл бұрын
+lilly moore you just commented on a post saying he was a cute little boy.. Make up your mind, you're a fucking hypocrite
@whosbaddlillyc098 жыл бұрын
So i have thee utmost confusion. Explain to me how im a hypocrit?
@emmyoulman35859 жыл бұрын
miles has honestly changes me as a writer. he is my largest inspiration for poetry and is the reason i write. I can see the passion in his eyes, and his feared betrayal of the world. this is the first time I've ever taken the time to comment something on youtube but i just thought to share my thoughts on his touching poetry.
@Ravengal10110 жыл бұрын
Flesh can indeed be too glisten...too golden to be honest.
@SandyLovesCandy10111 жыл бұрын
This made me cry.. I don't even know why, I just started crying..
@JuliaWagner4310 жыл бұрын
I wish I could write like Miles.. He's amazing. I have no words.
@elsamacias70157 жыл бұрын
Forget his looks, his soul, the way he plays with words and puts them together to paint dreams and pain and every human emotion there is.
@NappyNape11 жыл бұрын
He is talking about his struggle having a black dad and a white mom and being so light-skinned, he is also talking about his mask that he wears and about the riotous life he lives but deep down he is just a sad, lonely kid, if you watch some more of his poems it kind of fills in the blanks
@Tre2011Y11 жыл бұрын
Green to gone in a single night....check his mask
@octavius119212 жыл бұрын
the honesty in this poem is breath taking.
@biancat164511 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is but there's something about this that I'm absolutely in love with.
@yo78857 жыл бұрын
This poem is so beautiful. "His eyes can go from green to gone in a single night"
@quiquibabi11 жыл бұрын
omg this is so deep and he speaks with so much passion
@wesleywhite66238 жыл бұрын
I love this poem! This poem is about Wilding out because he doesn't care about tomorrow!! He doesn't care if he lives nor die because nothing matters but the moment. "He wrote his will this year" This kid is "Choosing to forget" everything, by taking his life. It's sad! Very good poem Miles! I love your work! -WesFromSE-Texas
@kristen-pr7kz9 жыл бұрын
nobody's taking note of "he wrote his will this year"
@americanzero21147 жыл бұрын
Kristen Hanover I think it was just us that noticed
@mrowell143510 жыл бұрын
I listen to this poem at least once a month
@kybrooks225611 жыл бұрын
"Sometimes he does things because he knows that tomorrow he will choose to forget them." Beautiful.
@rbunny101813 жыл бұрын
You got it down pact Mr. Miles Hodges. I love listening to your poetry and the rest of The Strivers Row. Ya'll keep it up and hopefully, someday I can watch ya'll live. Much love from an aspiring poet to a great artist. Inspiration to many...remember that.
@azyathornton28238 жыл бұрын
This is still the most beautiful spoken poem I have ever heard.
@maryamsaleh64179 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the most painful things I've ever watched. WOW !!
@SimbarasheDesha9 жыл бұрын
#LIKE
@CameraSoup11 жыл бұрын
The way he says the last line... It's so personal. It breaks my heart.
@EleseStLouis-ep1rq12 жыл бұрын
I'll never be able to put in words how this poem strikes me.
@xXMusicSpeaksXx12 жыл бұрын
this isn't the best written poem i've ever heard, but it is one of the most raw and honest ones and that's what makes it so amazing.
@christinarouse12095 жыл бұрын
I was obsessed with these poems years ago, still so true
@zapzip963311 жыл бұрын
See this is y you gotta LOVE .Not just Miles but truly all the Strive Row squad 'cause when they say a peom its not like they just sayin but they actually feel the words . . . . .it does leave you speechless nd Mr. Hodges well done KEEP IT UP YALL !!!!
@skhprwdm10 жыл бұрын
i love the poem, and the way he spoke the words...
@TonytheSwordsman11 жыл бұрын
Much Love and Respect!
@JaiHarris20611 жыл бұрын
His talent, style and vivid imagery are out of this world. This kid could've been the GOATs in hip-hip...notice I didn't say rap
@jessicajnsm11 жыл бұрын
1:07 though. my god.
@richardcourchene747711 жыл бұрын
really impressed by Miles and by Jamaica Orsorio and by Ittai Wong. all amazing
@Tac0KittenZ10 жыл бұрын
i loved the video the poem was beautiful it spoke to me in many ways and i am touched by the fact that some people actually noticed his feelings instead of his face i didn't even look up until the end of the poem and i was surprised to see such a beautiful person instead of the image he cast himself in
@LarryDRosalez12 жыл бұрын
"sometimes he does things because he knows tomorrow he will choose to forget them." chilling ending.
@5oMill11 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh he's so nervous and talented. I love you Miles Hodges.
@TheRaychild11 жыл бұрын
The smile at the beginning, that's what got me.
@kevibuster11 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic poem written and performed with honesty and passion. This kid is one cool kid.
@RamaLama13135 жыл бұрын
Always an appreciater of Miles and his work!
@kirstenfranklin421811 жыл бұрын
oh my heart.
@spamemail171011 жыл бұрын
He is actually pure perfection!
@genes1sz0und12 жыл бұрын
"how do you trust a man whose eyes go from green to gone in a single night" silver tongue and golden heart
@popolyics12 жыл бұрын
Love this poem had to listen to it over and over cause the first time i didnt get it
@TheTricey201213 жыл бұрын
I can listen to him all day! amazingg!!
@Chinasa4u12 жыл бұрын
I wrote a poem about Miles Hodges, he makes me feel nostalgic yet we never shared a past
@EXCRUCITANTE11 жыл бұрын
AND YOU CAN TELL HE MEANS EVERY WORD. THIS (AND I KID YOU NOT) BRINGS ME TO TEARS.
@rasmusgreen62544 жыл бұрын
Listened to this when I was a kid and the first line always stuck with me. Now that I’m almost 21 and just wrote my will a month ago I think the last line will stick with me more
@haniali460212 жыл бұрын
"The coolest kid in the room doesn't actually have any friends" That hit me like a ton of bricks
@YolyCalderon12 жыл бұрын
9.26 in vancouver, canada. I feel you and your poetry in my heart, and I don't even know you.
@MsArdenDante12 жыл бұрын
He was just on Verses & Flow! Love him
@sacepooh2413 жыл бұрын
11:16pm Dallas, Texas. You never know who will see you shine.
@darney149 жыл бұрын
Miles is blessed... This poem! #Amazing
@kaylaw316910 жыл бұрын
My friend that goes to westcon told me that he was there so she video taped the show for me and now I can't wait to go to westcon :)
@TouchdownProductions13 жыл бұрын
amazing... Beautiful crowd as well
@QueenJasmine201112 жыл бұрын
That was touching. Thumbs up for sure on this one.
@touringlyfe11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 3 Coming to the NYC showing!
@uglyprettyshai90219 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was amazing
@amethystXatmosphere13 жыл бұрын
9:51 PM in Tampa, Florida. You never know how much I'm crying.
@alexshutup8 жыл бұрын
i love him so much
@writtenwavespoetryclub47279 жыл бұрын
love you guys!!!
@msbrelovesu9511 жыл бұрын
i love this been watcthing yall videos for awhile. yall are the reason i appreciate poerty.. thank you.. inspiration :)
@SouthSudanYouth11 жыл бұрын
This cuts me soo deep, he must have felt that he never belonged anywhere, especially that line "That a father and his oldest son will forever be linched together by the lip" people don't know how much words can hurt :( we all want to belong, so why can't we just accept each other as we are? We all bleed red....
@mchan1211 жыл бұрын
love it man so good
@NorJWWJD10 жыл бұрын
That smile, though, bro
@buzzygenes11 жыл бұрын
wow. I couldn't devour every word he said in my mind. But Damn it did ripped my heart...
@empaige01112 жыл бұрын
Yes! Listen to his poem "Harlem" :)
@PeaceHopeLove201212 жыл бұрын
simply wow...amazed....
@ajmaynor831911 жыл бұрын
I cried to this video this is my life
@EXCRUCITANTE11 жыл бұрын
WHAT A TALENTED CHAP, DEAR...
@keithko00712 жыл бұрын
Deep Brother deep! Unleashed some emotions indeed!
@Scythesyn11 жыл бұрын
Too golden to be trusted
@sadiegriffin78611 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful
@trinaquejado348010 жыл бұрын
I just love you.
@TheStriversRow12 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@kiddgabz12 жыл бұрын
Represents how he feels about this poem. If you watch his other material, his body language is way different from this because of the content and how he felt when he wrote/performed it.
@JasmineGee13 жыл бұрын
5:03 am in Panama City Beach, Fl!! You never know who is going to see your video.
@kathrynscott73449 жыл бұрын
very good i love it
@jess3310012 жыл бұрын
This is not only amazing but inspiring! I'm a white girl, play sports, goes to church, and lives in a small town. I look like a typical "white girl" high school student, if you saw me, spoken word poetry or rapping would be the last thing you see. But seeing a white like me speaking a hidden talent just like me, is truly inspiring and gives me confidence and reminds me that there is no color when it comes to lifes struggles. Thank you(:
@Angelkiller129612 жыл бұрын
good god, complete silence, fantastic use of words brilliant
@BrooklynJayd13 жыл бұрын
2:45 in Houston, TX. You never know, I love you man.
@royalawesomeness112 жыл бұрын
Love him!!!!!!!!!!
@StyledByAsh6 жыл бұрын
When he looks up and smiles at 1:07 omg I lost it 😩😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️
@QueenDramaVevo6 жыл бұрын
“He wrote his will this year...” idk why but this made my heart sink.
@dimplez808112 жыл бұрын
1:08 His smile is so adorable and innocent almost childlike.
@naomipatterson887811 жыл бұрын
there's something about HIM that im absolutely in love with :)
@gnahtsm13 жыл бұрын
"Like the projects after Malcom's death" Whoa! Goosebumps! :)
@oooohokay11 жыл бұрын
chills
@s33j0912 жыл бұрын
you can see the streaks of tears from the reflection of the light at 2:54
@TMCLYFESTYLE13 жыл бұрын
Love it! Just Subbed!
@diford861910 жыл бұрын
God, I love him.
@JannaAshley12 жыл бұрын
hes gorgeous lol when he smiled he made me smile too lolol
@Tangerines1312 жыл бұрын
sometimes he does things because he knows that tomorrow he will choose to forget them holy shit