Rudy Francisco - "Hide and Seek" @CharmCitySlam (May '23)

[@MsDarko909]

"Luckily apples are my daughter's favourite fruit" ... my heart

[@xJasNam3]

"It is fascinating, how the human mind would do backflips, if you just give it enough time to stretch" love it!!

[@stories_in-verses]

One of the greatest spoken word artists of all time. Absolutely love his work

[@trumanchristie-mizell8892]

one of?? He is the best lol.

[@MikeFuller-ok6ok]

I am amazed he can do that from memory! As I say about great poetry reciters on You Tube comments, it took me 3 days just to learn a 6 line poem by Thomas Shadwell.

[@blackchakra8997]

Rudy Francisco is incredible

[@danielwoahgartehjr.8742]

And you, Black Chakra, are the best💯

[@savlaughalot]

Wow. This really made me cry. I’m speechless.

[@vaughncook9188]

Me too man

[@devounwilburn6288]

Rudy always leaves me speechless and weeping at the same time.

[@lilac.2858]

Rudy. Never. Misses.

[@langalethujuniormconi2058]

After all these years you still never seize to amaze me🎉❤

[@shantie95]

This is so good, I cried and I haven't even experienced this. He is still my favorite contemporary poet ❤️ I've been listening to him for 10+ years

[@Msfresh07]

Literally brought tears to my eyes.. being a Vet and suffering from PTSD, this is soo deep, so raw🙏🏽 Thank you

[@nakaimhlanga]

This is so emotional. Rudy Fransisco is just amazing

[@alexfrazier6948]

Damn! If you didn't feel that you have a hole in your soul! 🔥🔥

[@bostonhayworth1264]

AWESOME!!!!

[@Zotw1of1]

My God. 🔥🔥🔥

[@SoHumbleMeh]

My boi still out here snapping, shit deep….❤

[@yoooboitr3]

Goat 🐐

[@TrevorMumba]

A friend of mine sent me this video after I posted this on Twitter... Playing hide and seek with my daughter is confusing. Definitely a new version. Firstly, she hides in very obvious places and I have to pretend that I can't see her. Then when I go on for a while pretending I can't see her, she gets angry at me and tells me where she is. Having grown up without a dad too and being a dad to a beautiful princess, Rudy Francisco's poem deeply resonates with me.

[@Leirae92]

I understood every feeling. 😢 My father went thru the same and I spent more years being there for him than he was there for me. Now he's on medication and better and he thanked ME on this Father's Day for never leaving HIM and always being there. My prayers were answered and it didn't happen the way I ever imagined it would, but it did. And I thank God. ❤

[@chuenemarothi]

My favourite poem of all time

[@jackieo.8719]

oh rudy forever divine. each and every time. i forever hold space for him.

[@xJasNam3]

"My father is one of the many rocks that America threw at another country" wow

[@jadedorsey4175]

Ahhhhhhhhh. LOVINGGG ITTTTTTT

[@sekanotshego]

masterpiece

[@xJasNam3]

the end was so beautiful. thank you

[@recyclops229]

This was so powerful! Rudy Francisco is incredible.

[@dansev91]

I wish I was close to just give this man hug.

[@michellemcguire2571]

This is incredible, not having a father present in my life this really was well spoken.

[@krisdomo4151]

That got deep quick TOO GOOD

[@colin._.wright]

I love the emotion in his voice ❤️

[@vielbrz]

I love you, Rudy Francisco!

[@philliphall8559]

Thanks for the new content. Rudy, we need you.

[@EPICFLOWS]

Damn perfect execution and writing 👏

[@praisemc_cool_gami2164]

Deep👏👏👏

[@ashleyxblanco]

Rudy always knows how to pull at the heart strings 😮‍💨

[@Azanii_Enyce]

That was a real tear jerker right there Thanks man 🎉

[@Igotarmys-jz6bn]

This was such a powerful performance

[@jadedorsey4175]

I just know this was gonna be good when I seen his name

[@JessicaJimenez-b2c]

Thank you for posting this. I watched him last year and this poem made me cry so hard.

[@Isaiahsails]

Needed this. Thank you Rudy!! Amazing as always

[@izureru8024]

rudy cannot miss

[@jenniferoguguo3943]

Amazing

[@rumbidzaimujuru23]

Woah!!🙌

[@lyricsasf7221]

Amazing ✨

[@priyankagaharwar8000]

This is crazyyy!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@charmi6413]

freaking magician

[@DevinDaquanmua]

Rudyyyyy this is gut pushing good.!!!!!!

[@wandilepepping6349]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nkwenkwezirulumeni4444]

So moving!

[@osmundmillion3299]

And they wonder why I say Rudy is my favorite

[@Osuwa]

😢 this piece is deepppppp

[@DaBearGSWA]

My Favorite Poet

[@skellingtonmusic170]

This sht go hard

[@EBONYSANDERS-el9yn]

wow that was amaing, definitely can relate unfortunately.

[@rickbeastrandolph]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@michelefair1577]

❤❤😢😢

[@crazydad860]

As a single father of three girls words like this is what keeps me going it's hard as fuck but I will never give up on them ❤❤❤ Rudy you are a legend 💯

[@palmerboy55]

Man this hit so deep I started crashing.

[@ally_carpenter]

The second he said he knew what it felt like to not be able to find your dad I started sobbing

[@Dee-zr8he]

uh holy shit. i have an amazing dad and love him but this made me cry

[@jayholm5851]

Damn, that messed me up.

[@amandaamaro9355]

not me crying in my breakfast

[@Sandovaldaniele]

Rudy Francisco is so talented. Saw him perform this one twice last year and both times everyone in the room was so moved.

[@motionpicture1235]

WOW

[@Chloe-dv9hf]

“dad, you’re so easy to find”

[@kkytheghost]

1:58 had to make me pause and cry

[@gwamakandussa5002]

Him and Andrea Gibson are my favorite

[@princessaaliyah5729]

I just wanna let y'all know that GOD sent HIS Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. He died and rose on the third day. He loves you. To be saved, confess with your mouth that Jesus is LORD, and believe in your heart that GOD raised Him from the dead.❤

[@bimboodekunle4296]

Wow

[@willfrank9089]

I’m a grown ass man 😭😭🥹🥹

[@lisoqwashuqwashu752]

Wow

[@ryanpendley1826]

STRONGER ------------- When things feel unsure, and doubts creep in, You stand tall, refusing to let them win. Your past might try to hold you tight, But you're strong, knowing what's right. Through tough times, when tears start to fall, You show courage, going after your call. Each step you take, a light so bright, Guiding you through both day and night. In mirrors true, your reflection shines, Showing bravery, dreams, and your signs. Though storms may come, and winds may blow, Deep in your heart, a steady glow. In chaos, your voice finds its way, Making bold choices, come what may. No fall or stumble can dim your light, With each try, you rise to flight. So keep your head high, face what's new, With each challenge, you'll know what to do. In life's big story, where you belong, Your journey unfolds, brave and strong. Writer Ryan K Pendley

[@_boluwatifeemmanuel]

Tell me who does Poetry better❤

[@TwoFeathersFarm]

😭😭😭

[@night0numb]

I grew up watching my dad beat my mom and when i got old enough, i tried to defend her thinking he would never hit me, but then he did.

[@shrouq7355]

Ouch Rudy, ouch

[@sandrh0422]

Replace father with mother for me My heart aches

[@tracichartier6546]

😢

[@rustyshack122]

First. I talk. Like this. I talk. Like. This. BUTTHENITALKLIKETHISMAKINGSOMERANDOMASSMETAPHORS. But then...I talk...like this. I talk...like this. One more....random ass....metaphor. Everything this dude does is the exact same

[@calvinkennedy2466]

"at least yours only did it ONCE" 🫂🤍

[@marifelix]

WOW