Sarah Kay on Long Distance Love

[@AnnosY]

"There is a girl who still writes you,she doesn't know how not to.." *sigh* Beautiful!

[@michalglover6137]

"You can only fit so many words in a postcard Only so many in a phone call Only so many into space Before you forget that words are sometimes used for things other than filling emptiness."

[@Vartika]

so important

[@aurorarockets]

There's so much expression and emotion in here voice yet she is so softly spoken. Wonderfully talented - a grand poet!

[@curlydncer29]

to the dude at the end that goes "ohhh" when that last line finally hits, I was right there with you my man

[@pinkknature]

My absolute favorite, gets me every time. "There is a girl out there that still writes you, because she doesn't know how not too" ♡

[@ethereum7091]

Long distance relationships.. They can be beautiful, but super hard sometimes. This poem is beautiful just like all of Sarah Kay's poems. Love how her voice doesn't just say the words but brings them to life.

[@TwilightLuver216]

As most people have stated already it is so difficult listening to this while in a long distance relationship. It makes me think about where we are at now and worry about where we might be in the future. I'm already so invested and I do not wish to think of defeat I may face in the future but I can not ignore that thought while listening to this.

[@PlayingWithMyYoYo]

i was just recently in a long distance relationship for two years... to find out later that that person does not feel the same for me... it hurts, it really does hurt. this poem says exactly how i feel... but i know i can be strong, and anyone in this situation, you can be strong too. yes it hurts to fall and get a cut, but that wound will heal over time and maybe there will be a scar. that scar will remind you not to fall again as before. i really love this...

[@bubblegummm]

Very well said

[@TauraCasanova]

I've heard this poem before, but what makes this video so great is the fact that you can hear the reactions of the audience so well. Sarah makes magic with words and she touches your heart with every syllable

[@TooFreeThen]

It's come to the point where I can now recite this perfectly because I've watched it so many times.

[@SharDances]

"There is a girl that still writes you, she doesn't know how not to." Lovely!

[@estebanhernandez670]

wow.I have never been in a long distance relationship but the way she discribe and spoke it,made it real.

[@zbrobbins13]

"Instead of holding your head to my chest, I tell you about the boy who lives downstairs from me, and stays up all night long practicing his drumset...instead of holding my hand, you tell me about the sandwich you ate for lunch today, how the pickles fit so perfectly with the lettuce." Oh my gosh. Instant tears.

[@bigpanda67]

she has a very creative twist in poems. I love it, very refreshing.

[@HufflepunkNya]

The last line of her poems always make me choke up, somehow. Every time. It doesn't hit me full on until that last line, because it's always so perfect.

[@MissLissaXO]

"Still now, I send letters into space hoping that some mailman somewhere will track you down and recognize you from the description in my poems, that he will place the stack of them in your hands and tell you 'There is a girl who still writes you...she doesn't know how not to.'" my favorite line ever

[@livebythemusic96]

Did anyone hear that sigh at the very end? It describes quite perfectly how I feel about this piece, (It's a good thing.)

[@kaweween]

Is there a word for that sucker-punched feeling one gets when someone just very casually utters the most profound line you've ever heard? That last whoosh of air at the end should have been that word. Beautiful.

[@whitneymiller504]

Literally balling my eyes out.

[@asianpride1998]

Omg I love her poems!!!

[@cravingcolor]

he's three thousand miles away and i can't bring myself to fill the blank message field. thank you for this poem.

[@MothRon4]

I'm so jealous of her way with words. so talented. Love her work =)

[@Caketinnn]

I need to hear more poems ASAP, i am hooked!

[@kaitcutie]

this hits home.

[@chantanahang6212]

Nice poem. I felt sad when I watched this. I also have a long distance relationship. A Long distance relationship is hard because we are not being able to be with each other everyday, but if we have the strong love for each other. It still doesn't matter.

[@Seirceyourbuddy]

i just love how the audience reacts in spoken word- it's satisfaction is slightly hilarious

[@melaniematticks773]

Sara is amazing and this was no exception! Wow! Just wow!

[@DreamachineTv]

practice makes permanent - so very true

[@sallysonnex2171]

Ouch, and Wow - not long ended a long distance relationship and this poem speaks to me so much.

[@talarig33]

I didn't even notice the snapping until someone mentioned it in the comments. That's how mesmerized I was with her voice.

[@BoundinX]

This poem is so beautiful it makes my soul hurt.

[@tirtouga9675]

that made me start hysterically laughing while i was hysterically crying... perfect.

[@FeatherPosing]

my god, this woman is incredible

[@hjl1294]

i just found her today, sooo good!

[@aayushsagar6898]

I'm out of words! Wow!

[@UncultivatedRabbits]

Couldn't have put it better ourselves!

[@TeclaLD]

That ending though. Wow

[@CassandraMonsterrr]

Brought tears to my eyes. :'I

[@chicar1983]

amazing!!! touch so close home!!!!

[@RoseyPosie17]

My GOD your words are beautiful...

[@Scrapsies]

She has the answer to the universe i swear!

[@miKiijeaan]

It's not a mistake. It's more like an opportunity You go through the obstacles to be with the one you love. It's worth it. It is not a mistake.

[@sonsandloverstube]

My girlfriend of 11 years sent this to me, for the past 8 months we have been all over the world separately and I know we both can relate to all this.

[@victorialee2626]

Same here. You should look up "Joshua Bennett - Long Distance Relationships (Transatlantic Love Manifesto)". It's good too.

[@mimiLaPinkyest]

You don't get any closer. Still now I send letters to space hoping that some mailman someplace tracks you down and recognizes you from the description my palms that will complete the stack in your hands and tell you there's a girl who still likes she doesn't know how to . Breath taking!!! Made me tear ;(

[@stilllivesposed]

this video proves that some people thumbs down a video purely for the sake of being contrary.

[@xXMusicSpeaksXx]

love this love this love this love this love this

[@coyotestory]

She is amazing. Thank you.

[@katiajannai2142]

My favorite poet does it again 😔

[@lesliecedillo8978]

i love this poetry...

[@chrisbanization]

This was too good.

[@Tsutanaichan]

"Instead of holding my hand, you tell me about the sandwich you ate for lunch today. How the pickles fit so perfectly with the lettuce." So freaking relevant..

[@moomoomatrix]

what a talent.

[@aisrenne6767]

I'm in a long distance relationship right now and this made my cry.

[@ronaldoningthoujam2495]

Chebae chebae 🌙🖤💜♥️💙💚💛 chebae chebae chebae 🌙🖤💜♥️🖤🖤💜♥️💙💚💛 chebae chebae chebae chebae chebae 🌙🖤💜♥️💙💚💛 chebae chebae chebae 🌙🖤💜♥️💙💚❤️

[@tiffanyjones5029]

im in a long distance relationship. and this i felt in my heart

[@sylvias190]

I found out about this woman less than 6 hours ago and Im HOOKED!!!!!!

[@socatagrant3601]

Nice song

[@raiseandresist]

She's my new favorite poet

[@gegepretty1983]

wow... girl you are amazing. i loved it :)

[@angelasings24]

I love the guys reactions

[@czarinafranco]

that sigh of amazement at the end

[@amanda126621]

I LOVE YOU SARAH KAY

[@amandawhittaker3833]

Is there a word for suckerpunching someone in the heart...

[@thethetrianglekid]

I want to sit and talk with her for forever. She is my new favourite person alive.

[@zexxaar]

God, I love her.

[@aperson6244]

Oh, there are all of my feels.

[@frosostrilakou8886]

Wow. I felt that.

[@xXNKFreyaXx]

@normanbull its not that the can't work out. it's that far too often out of sight is out of mind and not being able to be with that person makes the relationship harder.. only with less of what makes the relationship good because you're not entirely together

[@katiearriaga2147]

Could someone please write down the whole piece? It is a little difficult to catch all the words as English is not my native language.

[@xenaa145]

here's a link to a Tumblr page dedicated to her poetry. Several of her poems are posted here ohsarahkay.tumblr.com/

[@samanwitasarma9593]

Katie Arriaga search "postcard by sarah kay" and it'll give you the clearer version.

[@moomoomatrix]

wow. just wow.

[@fancyface8787]

u rmy inspiration

[@hiphop1ner]

I think I just fell in LOVE

[@kaighnyne]

Well, that hit amazingly close to home.

[@sookala]

So many snaps.

[@daffodilZephyr]

She doesnt know how not to. (my heart) :')

[@Alesia214]

Great poem

[@МагжанСыдыков]

Please, guys. Can anybody write down the poem I'm just can't make out what she says. Thanks in advance.

[@amindofonesown]

+магжан Сыдыков Here you go :) I had already fallen in love with far too many postage stamps When you appeared on my doorstep wearing nothing but a postcard promise - No, appear, is the wrong word… Is there a word for sucker punching someone in the heart? Is there a word for when you’re sitting at a bottom of a rollercoaster And you realize that the climb is coming And you know what the climb means And you can already feel the flip in your stomach from the fall before you even moved? Is there a word for that? There should be. You can only fit so many words in a postcard Only so many in a phone call Only so many into space Before you forget that words are sometimes used for things other than filling emptiness. It’s hard to build a body out of words. I have tried. We have both… tried. Instead of… holding your head to my chest I tell you about the boy who lives downstairs from me Who stays up all night long practicing his drumset. And neighbours have complained… they have busy days tomorrow, But he keeps on thumping through the night Convinced, I think, that practice makes perfect. Instead of holding my hand You tell me about the sandwich you ate for lunch today. How the pickles sit so perfectly with the lettuce. Practice does not make perfect. Practice makes permanent. Repeat the same mistakes over and over. You don’t get any closer to Carnegie Hall.. even I know that. Repeat the same mistakes over and over. You don’t get any closer. You never get any closer. Is there a word for the moment you win tug of war When the weight gives And all that extra rope comes hurtling towards you? How even though you’ve won You still wind up with muddy knees and burns on your hands? Is there a word for that? I wish there was. I want to say it When we’re finally together on your couch And neither one of us with anything left to say. Still now, I send letters into space Hoping that some mailman somewhere will track you down And recognize you from the description in my poems, And he will place a stack of them in your hands and tells you, “There is a girl who still writes you She doesn’t know… how not to.”

[@МагжанСыдыков]

Ohh, thank you very much!!! To be honest I thought it will take more time before someone will answer))

[@amindofonesown]

+магжан Сыдыков ahah I performed this poem a long time ago and I've recently been watching t o o much slam poetry! so I thought I'd share the joy xx

[@OlleLindestad]

... And sometimes it's not worth it, just as all relationships are sometimes worth and sometimes not worth the challenge. :)

[@natalie20136]

i dont get the snaping thing..anyone?

[@kristinem75]

Lovely.

[@PreciousPyn]

wow....."practice makes permanent"

[@c.w.melville5855]

wow that's deep...'' Does practice make perfect or permanent?'' ..????

[@mrsbrownmakeupqueen]

I understand this too much

[@sookala]

@normanbull Gay is not a derogatory term. (: Sometimes people are meant for each other, but the time/place/situation isn't meant for the people, you know?

[@Chelsea-on7qb]

So i'm trying to figure out what happens in the end of this poem? Do they break up?

[@LocaBaybeex]

"There is a girl that still writes you, she doesn't know how not to." Curse of Mercury in Gemini. I know it well.

[@anthonyourbrother]

practice does too make perfect... yes, it does

[@anthonyourbrother]

..unless of course that was a metaphor... (still hanging on that cliff at the waters edge of the shipwreck bay poem watching these young bloods with driftwood bats smash rocks out into the water.. ⚾️ 🧢 🏏

[@TRAD3Z]

Support New Artist.....Quant'em as I try to leave my mark on the rapping and spoken word game....feedback is crucial and vital

[@phumlanilinqa3701]

wooooooow

[@byheavenlyhosts]

I can relate...One of my poems poetry susan mclean woodburn....hope you enjoy!. "A Stirring Of The Heart" A Kinder Place To be. These moments send me To a new place In my heart The wow of it explodes like fireworks of love And utter contentment Shattering all past perceptions That niggled and are now erased from memory A kinder place to be. Copyright 2013

[@88child]

Being in a long distance relationship is a big mistake .. I've been in one .

[@czarinafranco]

it's a spoken word thing. instead of clapping, they would snap. I think it comes from way back when gatherings were forbidden...in certain countries...? so they would snap because it was more discrete. Idk, someone back me up on this?

[@Therealmykag]

The person who says “currently in it” sounds like Phil 🤔

[@lSeKToRl]

Sorry I dont have a iphone or skinny jeans ... I dont get it

[@celissa911]

@normanbull ..your optimism on relationships would be almost inspiring if not for the randomly thrown in sexual preference that i think you were trying to use as an insult

[@1nquisitive]

Why is it a big mistake?

[@mpeeragloria7757]

It wasn't s long distance relationship, it was a man further than the stars

[@TheIronDonkey]

I'm sorry. :(

[@nataliasofia6724]

SARAH WHAT HAVE YOU DONE BITCH I CAN'T STOP CRYING