Pass On, Poem by Michael Lee

[@LiquidxAngel]

I found this piece when my father was first diagnosed with a very rare cancer. I watched it every single day. It gave me hope. My father passed on yesterday and welcomed the winds to carry him hence. The battle of his body, done and over. I will search for him everywhere and in everything. Because of this amazing poem, my heart knows peace now. thank you.

[@vcatherall92]

My grandfather passed away this morning. I believe that your poem not only comes from your heart, but it tells the stories that we wish our hearts could. I will never forget my grandpa, I will always love him, and I will look for him.

[@csofolo]

Michael Lee is a genius. His words don't fall on my ears, they settle into a much deeper place. His words are not words, but rhythms that pulse with symphonic brilliance . . . stirring up emotions and moods in a profound way that only the most gifted artists are capable of.

[@deucehairisss]

I haven't cried about my grandfather dying when i was three until today. Only one other poem has ever brought me to emotions like this. Michael Lee, you are nothing short of amazing.

[@GraceFullLiving]

I remember when I first found this on tumblr. Helped me see my grandmother's passing on as I watched with a brand new set of eyes. It helped me then, only gets better every time. Endless thank yous! Peace & Blessings

[@DisturbedLunchBox]

9 years later I'm still coming back to this poem. I lost my Dad last summer and I still feel him everywhere. We used to take the ferry to Vancouver Island when we were kids and jump into the wind. When I rode it back to the mainland after his funeral it was the windiest I'd seen in decades. Thank you, Michael.

[@salmaawad3551]

How can one be so talented!?! God bless him

[@rockoutwithren]

I've watched this over and over in the past few months....it gives me chills every time. It is so beautiful. I wish I could portray half of that passion in my music!!!

[@MegatronsRevo]

This poem literally saved my life 3 years ago. You brought me back to life and I am eternally grateful.

[@Keactor]

On the day my husband died, I walked to the shop where his colleagues worked to let them know. They had received this video from a mutual friend and they were wondering why they had received it. When they heard about my husband, they knew and so did I. We grieved together and felt inspired by the words shared here. A healing message.

[@1anomaly2few]

9 years later, and I still want to say Thank You. This poem will live in my heart rent free until the day my gust of wind joins those who have passed on.

[@agprincess013]

I do think this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[@mo.ikrarsayed7920]

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[@snflwr1977]

I'm so thankful to you, everything you showed Katie in prep for BNV, your wisdom, your understanding of humanity. Thank you for showing her poetry in its rawest form.

[@UnconventionalAqua]

This. This is why I love spoken word. So much power and sheer emotion through words.

[@laurenbonneau3216]

I can't begin to describe how much of an impact this video made on me. For 8 long, agonizing years, I've wondered why my cousin left so young, 20, just married, an artist, a lover, a dreamer, and a trailblazer. She left me, a child with bright eyes, and a bigger emotional gap than I'd received from anyone else in passing. In watching this, and experiencing it's message, I realize Nicole never left me at all, she's been here all along. Thank you for helping me see that, Michael.

[@detsie8]

I don't even know what to say - this is so beautiful, a true gift. Tears ran down my face while I watched it. Thank you Michael Lee

[@UnconventionalAqua]

I do not have words. This...is beauty. This is healing.

[@Shreepsy]

I came across this video and was very moved. Only today, a few days after seeing it, did I realize that I played soccer with Stephen for NSSA. You are truly talented, and the memory of Stephen lives on greater because of your gift. The kid loved to sing and he loved to smile. Thanks for making this.

[@smluther]

This piece is inspiring and moving. Everyone has lost, and everyone is looking. We are all the same in this aspect. Don't ever stop looking, whatever you need to find it out there.

[@_t0xc_w4t3_9]

This made me cry 😭😭😭

[@PeterFeinberg]

This is beautiful. Thank you Michael. Stephen was my cousin and we miss him everyday. I have no doubt he would have loved this.

[@Aria119]

Thanks Michael fro sharing you energy with us. Your words, your energy, your passion brought tears to my eyes.

[@jenm299]

I found this video at a time when I needed to hear it very badly, after I lost a dear friend very suddenly. thank you. I'm a poet as well, and I can only hope to someday write something half as beautiful as this, or perform it half as well.

[@ilybabe17]

literally in tears at the moment. I stumbled across your poem "The Addict, a magician" and decided to look up more, and im absolutely taken by the words that you speak! Keep inspiring people with your poetry. You are amazing!

[@mikara08]

I'm so glad I've gotten to see you in person twice now. You're absolutely amazing, and I think you can spread spoken word poetry to the world.

[@7Verd]

To this day, this still brings tears to my eyes. Never heard it put so well. Thanks for ever making this.

[@rhfastpitch00]

Watched this multiple times a day for the last week or so. It gets more brilliant each time I listen.

[@10animallover10]

That was incredible.. Not just the words but how he spoke them.. So full of passion! It touched me, I'm having tears in my eyes here.. It was beautiful, oh so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@alibach93]

I've watched this countless times, and every time i cry. I love this so much.

[@alliebaba11]

Today, on the birthday of a dear friend lost. Only months after her wind left her body's heart. I youtubed the words, "slam poem about loss" Yours was the first I clicked on. Yours the one I needed. Thanks.

[@heyitscassiiee]

"we do not die, we pass on." brilliant. simply brilliant.

[@nalasimba5468]

IN tears! I love it when someone puts your thoughts and feelings into words. This is why I appreciate poetry so much.

[@thebassistsoldier]

I feel like there's nothing I can say here that would give any more praise to this man for this work of vocal and lyrical greatness than has already been said.

[@ArtOfMalin]

I've never watched this poem, without shedding a tear for the beauty.

[@authorhaidyzakaria]

This one of the most amazing performances I've witnessed; the words flow perfectly and the imagery is just perfect.

[@anlmoon]

Awesome depict of death. I agree with you prespective. I really like the "Death doesn't come when a body is too exhausted to live. Death comes when the brilliance inside of us can no longer be contained."

[@heatherpearson282]

This I so beautiful. I was too young to know Steven, but I sure remember that something happened. You have make his life exist forever.

[@tigerbite22]

This is by far one of the best I've heard. That's my judgement and i was very deeply moved. Almost teared up

[@vcatherall92]

I remember the first time I watched this video. another 20+ views later and it still moves my heart the same as it did the first time. I'm still looking for my grandpa but I'm sure I'll find him one way or another. no tears, just searching

[@safaakhan8244]

This is the best poem I have ever heard!!

[@honeybluedreams]

Goosebumps. So many goosebumps. Every single time.

[@123johnnylad]

"death does not come when the body is to exhausted to live, death comes because the brilliance inside of us can only be contained for so long" absolutely brilliant :)

[@marcelfc1988]

I can't get over how incredible this poem is. Thank you for creating such a piece of poetic beauty.

[@theeterluvr13]

I can't even express how powerful this is. I guess I'll just have to watch it again.

[@tikitokiteki]

Michael - PLEASE share more of your gift that you truly have as a man of words - I came across your video a long time ago and still feel the need to share your words from time to time just because it really spoke to me

[@ObeyCamp]

There's several of Michael Lee's brilliantly crafted poems available here on KZbin or on the Button Poetry pages around the web. If you're not familiar, check out "The Addict, A Magician."

[@RobinVinzSalvador]

We do not die. We pass on, pass on the lightning burning through our throats. when you leave me I will not cry for you, I will run into the strongest wind I can find and welcome you home.

[@stephiespooks]

I'm on my third time listening to this poem and I'm sniffling still. This is wonderful. The timing is perfect as well. I've been thinking of my grandma lately because of the holidays. Thank you for this gorgeous piece, Michael. I'm smiling even through the sniffles.

[@estrellapadilla3445]

This Is The Most Beautiful Thing I've Ever Heard.❤️

[@unobabe]

Truly. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

[@ashersflaquers]

"Death does not come when the body is too exhausted to live, death comes because the brilliance inside of us can only be contained for so long..." Brilliant.

[@vcatherall92]

I watch this video at least twice a week and it gives me chills every time. And I'm ok with that.

[@darbiify]

Today, I needed this, and words can't express my gratitude.

[@chrissyhoffhudson5535]

Just listened to this three freaking times, and I cannot stop crying. Thank you.

[@PurpleGypsy14]

This is one of the most incredible poems I have ever heard. Such raw beauty. You're phenomenal, man.

[@faramohd89]

I sat here for 5 mins after watching this wondering what to comment. I don't know what to say, all I know is that I had to say something. This made me feel. Amazing seems like too small of a word but I'm not good with words and it'll have to do. Absolutely love this.

[@hacklejack]

Amazing piece! So many talented people bringing this together. After such a tumultuous year of loss and chaos due to the pandemic. It is not lost upon me that it has been 9 years since this was posted. Such a blessing with much needed reassurance and hope. May it be paid back to you in spades!

[@onnabailey998]

This poem literally brought tears to my eyes. I absolutely loved it! Thank you.

[@sthakaselomkhungo3621]

'Death comes because the brilliance inside us can only be held for that long"

[@tequilacatastrophe5612]

Takes alot to make my cry ..... That's was so beautiful and extraordinary, I'm speechless.

[@macroniandcheez14]

I cry when I hear this. Absolutely beautiful!

[@kawthariikm]

Not only were those an amazing words but also a remarkable performance!

[@kandacestandridge7947]

The brilliance inside of us can only be contained for so long

[@MikeJacobsPoetry]

Wow!!!!! There is power here, there is passion here-there are words woven together with a streak of brilliance that is so inspiring! And part of that inspiration is - while his words are beautiful and clear, there are other dimensions of magic he is beautifully expressing, categories of reality which we cannot quite grasp our minds around while we are locked in the confines of the ever so limited boundaries of our human consciousness!

[@24tharcher]

This almost made a tear come out of my socket but this reminds one that you don't need 'em.

[@llapapillon]

I recently lost a friend, and this touched me in ways I can't really articulate. Fantastic work.

[@jessieh6311]

MAJOR chills right now.

[@Kaleiburzz]

You can't be talented AND attractive. You only get one. Stop that.

[@vegfem89]

Stunning. The goosebumps won't stop.

[@Marzapan92]

one of the most BEAUTIFUL poems i've EVER HEARD!!!!

[@11dhiller]

so speechless. i had chills the entire time, all four times that i watched it.

[@jaesib]

Beautiful! Wow, I have discovered a passion for poetry. Words coming from the heart and soul. This one fits perfectly at this time, because my band, Benjamin Dara, just came up with a song for a friend that passed away a year ago and we've been carrying the emotions of that.

[@waspcamaro]

This is probably the best video production of a poem i've seen.

[@HeyJeremyC]

Incredibly powerful. By the end of the video I was sobbing.

[@Radical_edweird]

that. was so beautiful. i just wanted to cry.

[@thatdoubledeckerbus]

So extraordinary, so beautiful, you are a true inspiration.

[@MikeJacobsPoetry]

However one must "set sail" to those secret portals of reality that far transcend our narrow-visioned human senses! Bravo pioneer of the unknown Michael Lee!-and may we all recognize the importance of the incredible mysteries of life and death and embrace the cosmic quagmire of the unknown!

[@pepperAnge_]

This is one of my favorite poems.

[@kotafoster1375]

I used your spoken word at my grandma's funeral. That was 7 years ago. I never gave credit to you. I apologize. And still share your video to friends who have lost loved ones, because I feel you say them much nicer than I ever could. I am thankful for this and to you for sharing it. May you find your loved ones again friends

[@frank04141]

my mom sent me a text saying i love you while i was watching this.... haven't looked her in the face in years...made me cry

[@claireingram612]

not only was the work amazing his presentation was fantastic and his voice was very calming

[@The123arak]

theres something about this poem that i have to watch it again.... for the 12th time !!!!! i love love love it.

[@hamzasheikh9966]

This is heart touching, I listen to this everyday.

[@MindWellbeing1]

Recited with such passion! Brilliant!

[@brendaalers3050]

this saved my life 😢😢😢 I listed to this over and over again u save me thank u😢😢 😙

[@coachjase]

This is a pure masterpiece.

[@TheNewConfusion]

Can't stop watching this, mikey. So good. So well done. Thank you for this.

[@ryankopperud]

You know you've made a beautiful piece of art, when it organically receives 16,000 views in less than a week.... World's Greatest, Mikey. World's greatest.

[@markdygdon]

Outstanding! Two scholar alums here in NYC just enjoyed it together via Apple TV while drinking some shock top! ;)

[@momusic14]

Wow... I am speechless. Thank you.

[@michellefeeley8501]

You touch my heart 👼🏼🕯♥️ thank YOU for BEing YOU. 💫

[@MightyTheWolf]

As always when listening to your poems i feel that you really have understand life in some strange way. By understanding you've crated a way to express yourself witch by far is amazing, keep up the good work brother!

[@MightyTheWolf]

Absolute AWESOME Poem, you my friend are an natural talent!

[@averybaglio4212]

Wow. Beautiful, Brilliant, Breath taking Thank you

[@MYadiraIIS]

indescrible feeling, but this piece was so touching to me, you are an amzing poet.

[@SRobster123]

That brought chills to me. Amazing.

[@SyntheticParanoia]

I'm not afraid to say, that in the end, I shed a tear. And another one, and another one...

[@MzAmberJ]

Simply beautiful!

[@alleejohnson5641]

I would just like to say thank you so much for this. Thank you so so much

[@emmalatimer]

This was absolutely stunning.

[@eddiebuchananco]

Amazing prose. #7 is by far one of the most wonderful statements I have ever heard/read.