Neil Hilborn - Static Electricity

[@jeremoople]

Most slam poetry revolves around a specific tragic story or a "screw you!" statement to some aspect of society, and there's nothing wrong with that, but it's refreshing to watch a poem like this that's simply exciting, joyful, and humorous.

[@tzukeethoman8488]

Exactly!

[@ItsRobinWhoTalks]

I wanna meet a guy like Neil Hilborn. Poetry makes me fall in love with people and that is beautiful.

[@TeknoWizardd]

This is literally the goofiest love poem I've ever heard. I love it.

[@lo373]

he literally looks like a different person in every video how

[@josipare7344]

my thoughts exactly!

[@calebcarr4031]

lol true

[@4amcuriosity162]

Its the moustache

[@musicismytherapy4256]

Omg thank you I'm not the only one thinking that.

[@impactmen]

I thought the same.

[@MayaTheBeeeeee]

I have a huge crush on this guy

[@avibottger1732]

Dibs

[@MayaTheBeeeeee]

Evy Bottger NOOOOO! DAMNNNNED

[@christahbrantley4061]

Doesn't everyone

[@MayaTheBeeeeee]

Christah Brantley I think so

[@juliechiaramonte3504]

haha'

[@borderlineramblings5940]

I don’t know if when he was performing this one poem at this one time that he knew he was cementing himself in literary history that little bit more than he already was. But that makes me very happy. Idk, it’s 5am. This means a lot to me. Love to you all.

[@reporterpeytonlewis1256]

His poem OCD is one of my all time favorites! He is such an amazing poet. I only hope that someday I can produce poems just as beautiful.

[@markobanuelos3292]

Dude same!!!

[@MayLikesNoodles1]

I just want an audio book of this guy's poems. Actually watching him speak is wonderful, but having him on the go would be awesome!

[@daisyalicia4038]

The funny part is he has a poem called audiobook XD

[@lexuschristopher23]

HE HAS AN ALBUM OF ALL HIS POEMS ON ITUNES IT JUST CAME OUT IM SO HAPPY

[@floataway3]

Neil is the reason I first got interested in poetry! So awesome to see a piece I haven't heard before!

[@allidwalker]

Alex Smith he's writing a new book at present, due out next year he said today

[@ClumsyCatherine]

Neil looks so happy here. I love this one

[@lemmon3]

I love this guy so much it hurts. This is such an excellent poem.

[@brianajackson3664]

neil hilborn, kait rokowski and denice frohman are some of my favourite spoken-word poets; so much talent :)

[@hopedean6424]

This guy's too cute. So far, I love all of his poems

[@kevinvandenheuvel7768]

As a man who braved years of head gear, I appreciate the reference.

[@gold333333333333]

I am in love with his words

[@prettyghostbubble]

this is so funny and cute that i actually laughed out loud. what is happening to me. i am developing a soul. i like it.

[@ladytide]

I just clapped after watching this. I'm sitting at home. In bed. In my pyjamas. Clapping.

[@tessamccrater8218]

hannahapple literally me

[@marwanaser5452]

In addition to that, i was screaming while watching his "ocd." Don't know if i need therapy or not! Ha

[@lindseyformes]

I feel like when I listen to these I'm not supposed to laugh but rather try and understand and relate, but honestly, I died laughing when he said, "and I make out with the toaster." 😢😂

[@freshhhkidd312]

I love how this poem started off as something, and overtime it evolved into this. I just like that Niel keeps working on his poems and makes an already good one, great.

[@whiskystr8]

I come by and re-watch this every month or two and it brings me to tears every time.

[@pourAdaydream]

This is one of those poems where every moment grabs me. I think it must be Neil Hilborn's delivery + images like "braiding hair underwater"

[@daisyalicia4038]

I love that line!!!! It's one of those "I've never tried it but it's soooo true!!!"

[@eriscajolais5816]

I love this so much, because in most of his performances that I've seen, he rarely smiles and this is just, it makes me so happy.

[@daisyalicia4038]

It's like a very tender heart warming experience. If you showed someone this poem they would think that he was generally normally.

[@caitlindalton89]

I keep coming back to this… for years. To remember what it was once like. Thank you Neil! You are electric!

[@oliviaroberts8777]

I listen to this over and over his voice is just got this quality to it that makes this specific poem and many others so special

[@madirosentrater6530]

I wanna meet Neil soo badly I look up to him so much. My poetry is no where close to as good as his, but I strive everyday to be as good as him. I've memorized this poem and OCD, another one of his poems. I love his poetry

[@user-p7k6s]

Neil Hilborn is definitely one of my favorites.

[@crs1221]

i love this guy!! The passion! Its addictive...i want more. lol

[@anthonymoyoproach6922]

I love how he can be so serious and poetic yet comical all at the same time

[@ella_jam]

Neil in love is happy Neil. Look at the joy behind his smile. sigh, how can one human be all humans all at once...

[@alextoasty3]

Absolutely fantastic. Neil you're one of the most engaging slam poets right now. I enjoy every bit of work you put out. thank you

[@sourfruitmelk4026]

I love all of your poems. You always deliver them with such passion and emotion. Love you, Neil! Even if I just discovered you today.

[@TheVigilette]

he is so awesome at capturing things i couldn't describe myself.

[@tylerbhumphries]

This was literally so perfect. This this type of love that I want. I want to have such a passion for a person that I can sit down and write a three minute poem about kissing them. I want their very touch to be tantalizing.

[@artk1ng]

I absolutely love every single Neil Hilborn poem.

[@SuperMifsuds]

All of Neil's poems fit perfectly in my life. Bravo, my friend.

[@casey123gosse]

Neil makes life seem like it's worth experiencing 💕 never fails to make me smile

[@akelly6944]

I just googled "poetry, make out with the toaster" to find this 😂 I heard him perform it years ago, thought he was some adorable local lumberjack/my future husband at the time. I was discussing open mic poems I've actually really liked w a friend and had a small hope it was out there. Ah internet, you precious gift, thank you for your yield! I shall now go make the customary sacrifices...

[@Ellashae]

Loving you is dangerous, but without the danger that you bring I will be a danger to myself. This is what I have gathered from this poem.

[@lanaylindsey2311]

I just discovered how awesome he is and he has totally inspired me to write some new pieces.

[@alwaysdancewithheart]

Oh lord. He kills me. So much love for this man.

[@mrmissunderstud]

This is what awesomeness sounds like

[@snaprajan]

Ahhh one of my favorite Hilborn poems!!!

[@jessicaskinner8920]

He looks so happy here. I love it.

[@syahdin5613]

gosh, he's always amazing! my new fav

[@tommyg701]

my favorite part was at 2:44 when the guy screamed in the background XD

[@4amcuriosity162]

Bruhhhhhhhhh🤣🤣

[@lailana3325]

Omg i love this guy, his poetry makes me both laugh and cry.

[@HeartlessDeath1]

I absolutely love his work!

[@ngmotsim]

I love every word he writes..

[@candicelal7752]

Dear Neil Hilborn, If you ever read this please do not think I'm a psycho. I realize that I know your voice by heart. I've listened to your pieces so much that I find myself mouthing some of the words. I plan to get your book, as soon as I'm done with the Stephenie Meyer, Lilly Singh and Steven King... I'm an avid reader and I have a variety of genres that I love. Anyway, tonight I realized that some nights I'm able to sleep better when I listen to you, you're relaxing. Like I said, do not think I'm a psycho. Onto "Dear Creationist" Yours Sincerely/Truly, Candice.

[@miles2419]

I've never heard anything more beautiful than this ; u ;

[@josiahstmyers8549]

I love your poetry brother keep it up you'll feel unstoppable

[@mallulamounier]

I love how he's so funny and ironic about it but all I can do when I watch this is cry this is like my favorite poem ever

[@katjakirchner1947]

This is like my favorite thing on the internet.

[@kismo9901]

his voice is magnetizing

[@joleenstone4833]

This is one od my favourite one of these ever

[@alexxaloves]

Neil is by far my fave

[@lyerandcheater]

this is guy is so good I love all of his stuff

[@missmercury8518]

I just discovered this guy today. My life has just begun

[@4amcuriosity162]

This

[@joniquegouws1249]

I totaly love this guy

[@jessykarose]

Neil baby, you are perfect! Your words man, jeeeeez!

[@sophialindsey511]

I love Neil so much omg

[@Sssssaaaaavvvvv]

This man is brilliant.

[@porcelainbat]

I'm so glad I met Neil. He is so fucking nice and is exactly how I imagined him to be in person. I really hope I get to meet him again someday.

[@aliceomalley378]

so in love with this guy

[@Morganmartin908]

This is definitely one of my favourites

[@Mother_daughter_adventures]

I love this guy so much

[@cassyu6030]

I love his metaphors

[@AuraCrowell]

Oh my I love him

[@tigergirl305]

Wow...kissing sounds dangerous. Love the poem anyways! ;D

[@OneUpdateataTime]

Brilliant, as always.

[@vanittahmwangi]

I think I just fell in love

[@finnarmstrong1965]

kissing you is a bundle of kittens

[@MsBlackDeath121110]

I'm performing this tonight at my schools poetry slam :) I'm insanely nervous but this is my favorite poem by you for sure :)

[@OG_HazelGrrl]

Is that a thing? Performing other people's poetry?

[@MsBlackDeath121110]

+Patricia Sheck yeah! At my school we have a poetry slam and we give credit if we are not performing our own poem. I came in third. Out of like 40

[@OG_HazelGrrl]

+Kaityoyo123 Congratulations! That's really cool :)

[@EARTHLINGS1234]

JESUS WHO IS HIS LOVER HE SPEAKS OF THEM SO PASSIONATELY !!!!

[@SamanthaGail1]

I needed this! Ah I adore him.

[@tristenhendrickson1302]

I have to see this guy live one day.

[@christopherstawisky8537]

Good god, that was incredible

[@isabellaobrien4947]

love it!!!! he so reminds me of Olan Rogers

[@JuneBug288]

This is so lovely!!

[@LSPier]

You are the SHITS Neil Hilborn! Love, love, love your poetry, but best of all, I love the way you deliver it~

[@SomeCallMeWeird]

I want this to be my wedding vows.

[@milinac8897]

god i love him so much

[@marialandaluce6021]

Good you're so good, this speaks to me

[@FoxyFatePresents]

Oh Neil... You are amazing.:-)

[@gracemuir6362]

so goofy and so perfect and damn i want someone to write me a poem like that

[@DenLaCour]

he's so perfect omg

[@pkd1220]

Yes, that intensity is just crazy. Had it before and will have it again. The comparisons are so funny and sad and perfectly random. You got it just right!!!

[@luiswelsh7703]

This dude is by far the best "poetry reader" (in Spanish it's "declamador") I've ever seen

[@MashaRain]

I love this....

[@rachelg.350]

I LOVE this!

[@juliemllerlaueriksen4278]

i find Neil Hilborn so attractive when he's so into his poem like this one. kinda cute

[@jennyolivia1998]

I like the way he said feathers. :P

[@CiaraMathias]

I am in love with him!!

[@bonzmontreux]

This guy is special.

[@haydenmcgowan8486]

This is my favorite

[@mikaylamoore878]

I love him 😊❤️

[@larabedwards]

Oh Neil.

[@jisellelopez516]

This made me smile it's so cute

[@alyssahomescu7021]

god, i love Neil

[@chaynatruex9908]

I love this so much! It made me giggle :3