RHETORIC 2016 | Joseph Solomon - "Scars"

Check out Joseph Solomon's hilarious and relatable anecdote on the emotional scars we carry, as he offers encouragement and hope in his comical, yet convicting piece "Scars"!
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[@BhrntCreates]

I miss this dude

[@testnowhehe]

When he was walking off stage, in my mind, im like "Noooo, dont gooo. Come backkk and say moreee!!"

[@whatisjoedoing]

testnowhehe ironically, I did. I came back and did a second poem.

[@testnowhehe]

Omggggg you responded to meee. Thank youuu, I love your work!! God bless you!!

[@MJNF92]

chaseGodtv

[@hlumisaxakaza4949]

Indeed felt like he walked off too soon

[@godsbabeborn-again5945]

Right?

[@hensonpedroleon7787]

"Don't call her, stop stalking her Facebook, it only makes the healing process longer!"

[@KyleNoelMusic]

Not a day went by in my childhood that my skin was not decorated with scabs of honor and glory. I was proud that i played hard. I wore wounds like badges at a military banquet. Proved that i was a real boy was the marks on my face and nose from diving head first into pavements that hit back harder than the truth. On the first day of school, I ain't know which to show off first: my new shoes or the skin peeling on the back of my leg from last week's bicycle accident. And i couldn't wait for it to scab over so i could pick at it yeah, I'm one of those people. But i don't eat them, that's gross I'm not one of those people. I was fascinated by my body's ability to make itself whole again whenever a piece of it left. Every neighborhood I lived in I literally left pieces of me in the streets and the yards. I'd come home, stumble into the bathroom, pull up a chair. My mom would pour two shots of alcohol onto the gash. I couldn't tell y'all which hurt worse: the fall or the alcohol. But at least I loved the way it sizzled on my skin but still stung. My mom smiled. "Maybe next time you'll be more careful." "Maybe next time, mom. You'll buy the band aids with the ninja turtles on them because these plain brown ones are boring. Maybe get x-men. Wolverine's mutant powers can help me heal faster than the average human." She told me, "Don't pick at it. It only makes the healing process longer." Don't call her. Stop stalking her Facebook, it only makes the healing process longer. Funny, I grew up and still tried to use alcohol to clean my wounds, this time in effort to take away the sting. One time I fell in love. Okay, two times I fell in love. Okay, thre- I couldn't tell y'all which hurt worse: the falls or the alcohol. But at least I loved the way she sizzled on my skin but still stung. My mom smiled, "Maybe next time you'll be more careful, be more prayerful." "MOM I'VE BEEN MO- okay I'm not raising my voice, Mom. I'm not raising my voice. I'm just scared to scare again. I'm afraid they'll laugh at the way I bleed." Fearful to commit to love. You know there's layers to this, right? And the fastest way to grow tough skin is to get burned. But scars is what makes us human. Scars is what makes us human. Scars is what made God human. Jesus. After all the pain and rejection, still the only thing He couldn't commit to was a grave. Yo, wear those scars. Wear those scars like a new necklace on Easter. Show them this is what real resurrection looks like. No fear in love. No shame and rejection.

[@afroteen4647]

okayyy this is now a new form of poetry

[@hensonpedroleon7787]

"Funny I grew up and I still tried to use alcohol to clean my wounds...this time in an effort to take away the sting"

[@titanynahudson5890]

"Scars is what makes us human." ❤❤❤ #Truth

[@MsSunshineanni]

This guy though! :) Such talent, such artistry, such a wordsmith with an impeccably intuitive delivery...and all surrendered to the glory of God! God bless you sir Joe. Keep them coming. ;)

[@shelaudit]

Funny to bump with this, just yesterday I humbly admit to God that I was scared to hurt again. To get burn again. To feel the pain of loving. And here I am, finding myself watching this. Thank you 😀

[@moniquewrites9046]

He is brilliant and the truth is still true even when we don’t believe.

[@BlueSea92]

So I'm amazed cuz I wrote a poem bout my amazement of how my body heals from injuries and how I should use that in life to prove that I can survive trials, so it's good to hear the essence of that poem in spoken word form. Thank you.

[@YoungDreamer161]

I wish it was longer!! Such a great piece , relatable in every way Glory to God 🙌🏾

[@rachelrizkalla8481]

I've watched this over and over. Please don't stop, keep spreading the gospel the way you do. You truly have a God given gift. I hope to see you in person one day!!!

[@Dieumavie]

Great poem! Such a talented, blessed, man of God! thank you for blessing us all back!

[@ajanon3871]

"I'm just scared to scar again, I'm afraid they'll laugh at the way I bleed." Aaawww...

[@ToshiJ89]

Always a blessing to hear him

[@Amaka.sakpere]

My goodness My God.. he surely brings a whole new angle and level to this truth.... I'm so blown away.. well done Sir.. keep up the great work you do.. Scars are beautiful

[@asiamarie4]

"The only thing He couldn't commit to was a grave" #annointed

[@bonsuadjei-arthur2091]

Love the style man..you flow

[@KyleNoelMusic]

this one's already one of my favorites EVER man Joe is a legend

[@dwaynelanferman3]

indeed an amazing piece , lol I was like there has to be more

[@YengyM]

I’m here in 2021, I listen to his poetry a lot he is an amazing writer

[@b.iconic]

This man is the greatest...so dope!

[@Ijasrenee]

That was awesome! Powerful. Great job, Joe!!

[@n.r7512]

Love it. Funny, relevant, takes me back, makes me think. Hard! Well done :)

[@hoodieboy1515]

I've always wanted to say or comment this even on Chase God TV channel videos... Why do I think the old Joseph Solomon outfits/swagger is most fresh, when he always had matching colored snapbacks & clothing hahaha. I thought that was the signature & the bald haircut lol. But, not saying anything or imposing. I'm aware of the "Standing Tall" poem lol. But, this is super good!!! As always!!! Like, anotha good chase God tv webisode. #fire #barz

[@johndrex5099]

Don't pick at it, it only makes the healing process longer....... Big ups to Joe awesome piece as usual.

[@ronip7352]

Love it!!!

[@livinglikeleah]

I swear I've been waiting for this

[@PoetTheXtra]

You're so funny and animated even on your channel. I pray God continues to use you for his glory. Amen! Lovely video.

[@Eseeku]

mind blown......this was absolutely beautiful

[@Fe24Nom]

Absolutely Loved it!

[@purplereign6283]

My ex and I dated for a little over five years and broke up a year and half ago. I was so broken, still kind of am. I come back to this poem at least every other month to mend my brokenHeart

[@christopherochoa9201]

daaamn...yall where those scars....no fear in love...😎😎thanx bro

[@amazinLEIGH_]

Soooooooo Dope!

[@JOYDJAKWAH]

so good. God bless you Joe

[@zhilaav]

Bold! We will keep our scars

[@ezekielmcclendon2334]

Awesome man of God

[@corrinediggs2565]

I love love love Jo he is amazing!

[@serenaserena6875]

No fear in love... no shame in rejection- Life goals

[@sweetnovemberrains]

Pure God Glorifying DOPENESS!!! 😍

[@whatsthepoint107]

omg I love am loving this years Rhetoric.

[@paulinaawuah769]

love this!! I went to Rhetoric last year and I really hope I'm able to go to the next time

[@asiamarie4]

this was genius. Go head Jesus!

[@agnestamandambewe6845]

Love this!

[@udyfrederick4194]

Very deep and beautifully written.

[@shanticejackson5560]

👑👑Lovvvve it!!!💞💞💞

[@turtleshellz5289]

I love this poem!

[@notofthewrld5405]

He's so handsome!

[@SuperMayaPapaya]

AMAZING JOE!!!!!

[@Lordpraisethe]

man this is gold!

[@keithlb4919]

so perfect

[@magosaldana5064]

Hi Joseph, Awesome Thank You 💲✖️🎶🔷

[@kagokusane5435]

Too goodt

[@maebell7109]

Very clever and smart. Nice.

[@turtleshellz5289]

wonderful piece 😁😁

[@Wakilispeare]

Wow, wow, wow! Nice stuff!

[@55phe]

Love it✨

[@Whey2lovely]

that is how you put a spin on it

[@ogooluwaajiboso6358]

This us FIRE!💥

[@internetuser7156]

I'm so sad about him.

[@itschrischriss]

Ooeewww I like this one!!!

[@Lee-anneRussell]

Love me lmao Great work !

[@devontehoward6575]

DOPE!

[@brandonjames160]

Wooooooo that was good

[@candricwallace1923]

spoke well poet...

[@lucyyoung77777]

I. CLAPPED. VERY. GOOD. THANK YOU

[@Dyamanti22]

This was spoken word right??? Genius blended with the wisdom of the word.

[@MissTierraney]

That's good!

[@najah7791]

❤ This

[@LiveWisdom]

So lets talk about that All lives matter sign in the back what is that about i need answers

[@P4CM]

Ashley Gantt There were several signs, including a Black Lives Matter. The onstage audience had just finished a "protest", and that young lady's sign is the only one sitting upright in camera view. The point was to display all of the issues that society is campaigning for or against. P4CM is not making an "All Lives Matter" statement. Hopefully this helps clarify things for you.

[@LiveWisdom]

P4CM thanks so much for the clarity I have been following p4cm since Blair wingo days. So I'm deff a fan I was just wondering

[@P4CM]

+Ashley Gantt Thanks for asking for clarity instead of yelling at us, lol. And thank you for your continued support over the years! ✊

[@Nenie]

Oh snap

[@kailawilliams3780]

He reminds me of a 'fresh prince' Will Smith! Voice & everything...lol

[@charmingcharlie011]

Joe!!

[@marcusdavis7974]

wow

[@mikinaama5492]

Niceeeee

[@GodskidUr1]

❤ I wish you could teach me how to do the video graphics you be doing. ...

[@L.S.Goutier]

the beat in the beginning?? does anyone know the song

[@mikemike7326]

That was dope! Anyone know that beat at the end?

[@PoeticBrooklyn]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marshacreary9771]

:33-:46 Picking at scabs

[@kamrymadlock4117]

👌👌👌🙌😍

[@hensonpedroleon7787]

Name of the intro and outro music pleeeeaase

[@JOYDJAKWAH]

so good. God bless you Joe

[@brittanymyers9380]

Love it!

[@JOYDJAKWAH]

so good. God bless you Joe