Sarah Kay performs "Mrs. Ribeiro"

Sarah Kay performs "Mrs. Ribeiro" from her book "No Matter the Wreckage" (Write Boody Publishing 2014). Sarah Kay is a Spoken Word Poet and Founder/Co-Director of Project VOICE. Find out more at www.kaysarahsera.com and www.projectvoice.co

[@nafdikyaaqsa]

This woman is in a league of her own. Just stunning, her style, her delivery, her art. Only she could intrigue and captivate an audience with a story about a teacher they have never met, and that too in less than 10 minutes.

[@Kayokay808]

She seriously has a voice for poetry. It just makes her pieces that much better!

[@Diana02400]

"My world was a box of crayons. I had to use every single color to paint her," love that phrase. I don't remember what she said specifically, but it was something like that. Beautiful poem

[@Nanancay]

I actually think this is my favourite poem by her. I thought it was the one from her TEDtalk but THIS is my favourite, because Mrs. Ribeiro sounds like such a magical person. I'm in love with the idea of a person like Mrs Ribeiro and I wish I had her as a teacher too.

[@blackcoffee4evar]

Thank you sarah, for calming me down and taking me away into your world whenever I’m stuck too deep in mine.

[@ThePrankgurl]

I couldn't agree more. She was the first spoken word artist I heard but today it seems like I have travelled the world on a boat of words.

[@aishwarya_ganapathy]

Same :)

[@hannazjamal]

Sarah! I just came across this and it made me cry. I miss Mrs. Ribeiro. Hope you're well. xx

[@lumosmaxima1764]

I strive to become like Mrs Riberio. Another inspiration for me!

[@PoetryMattersProject]

Makes me want to thank several "Mrs. Ribeiro"s from my school days. Teacher impact the future for sure!

[@daniellafenelon]

Made me cry at the end... Not totally sure why

[@marianaziz3934]

I didn't even realize the 6 minutes that went by when listening to this. This truly is art

[@pookieparks9821]

Mrs. Ribeiro sounds like a wonder woman. What a perfect role model for an educator!

[@chrishamilton2232]

I love this poem. I read it in her book "No Matter the Wreckage" and I am so happy to see that she has a video of it now.

[@peytonhawkins486]

this is the most incredible thing in the world, it made me smile with tears in my eyes

[@saravalk1299]

She inspires me so much. I was about to give up, but in this moment, right here, I understood that I can do so much more. Sarah, thank you.

[@Lunarsolaryu]

I cried. Just wow.

[@uroojmirza3232]

Sarah Kay never fails to disappoint

[@ManaliSatam]

What an incredible performance. Your little observations make the whole difference, it makes you special. Yes, I've grown up with the sound of gold bangles tinkling as teacher writes on the board. And it makes me feel proud! Love from India!

[@actressauthorgirl2222]

She has taught me so much from the poems she has peformed. Wish I could tell her how much she makes me wander and question.

[@nyctophilia-aaa]

one of my fave poems by sarah kay is makes me smile over and over again

[@clevclev]

Everyone deserves a teacher like Mrs. Ribeiro! Thank you, Sarah!

[@indigopai]

Finally seeing this live after years of watching and rewatching of KZbin made it even more magical, which I didn't think was possible.

[@220iris]

Love her so much! Her voice, the way she delivers her work...really don't know why, but I almost always have tears in my eyes when I listen to her! Such an inspiration!

[@Baraxis13]

Stunningly beautiful. Cried within a minute-and-a-half.

[@jgfceit]

I discovered Sarah Kay a few days ago from her poem "Montauk," and since then I've grown to love all her poems. This one probably struck me the most; I can relate to a lot of it. Thanks, Sarah, for this amazing work.

[@kulik03]

she has a great memory!

[@maryannedrew5416]

A remarkable woman. Absolutely a blessing to all.

[@screamhappythings]

I love Sarah's poems, each one I can see the story in my mind, the words she speaks is like a story on paper, that creates little movies in my mind. She is such a great performer/speaker.

[@ashisreallytired9006]

I'll never get tired of this poem or this poet to be honest

[@qalih]

A lesson for all teachers to learn

[@ayushimittal4051]

You are awesome Sarah. I just Love you:)

[@dyklush]

So beautiful... You're really inspire me. Thank you.

[@svenniji]

I love her so much.

[@nyjello]

I love her. She's amazing

[@rebstillwell2701]

This is beautiful not only do I aspire to write like this but I aspire to teach and make children feel like Mrs Robeiro does. Thank you for this :)

[@alexeicogan4733]

I love this so much! It reminds me of my very first school 40 years ago where I was from grade 1-4 before moving. Very similar in its diversity and broad interests and opportunities. I wish I could write Sarah directly to say how much I related to this.

[@YanitaGeorgieva]

You can always write to her! She has her email up on her website, and she is an absolute sweetheart and replies to all her emails.

[@alexeicogan4733]

Thanks so much, Yanita. I'll keep that in mind. :)

[@destinyheath6583]

I love Sarah!

[@xochicat9126]

I love you Sarah you are so inspirational

[@MrBanned95]

Incredible as usual!!

[@arianacooper8009]

Love it !!!

[@makeartsteph919]

THANK YOU.

[@EspenStenersrodPianoandPoetry]

This is like a dream of beauty, and wonderful flow of words

[@briannathomson3050]

her poetry is so beautiful

[@wadduperin1]

ahhhh this is so beautiful i love it

[@blanca130188]

Such a beautiful poem! It reminded me of someone!

[@emchiche]

Wonderful Sarah Kay!

[@ffter888]

It's so beautiful!

[@rachelgreen4515]

Love it... Awesome!!!

[@18Torsha]

Hi I'm from India nd I love to hear your poems. They touch the right chords of our hearts...

[@jrsyjane]

So well spoken

[@mohammedabdulmukim9597]

Excellent recitation!

[@knitfulgrace]

Love this

[@ishqitanhaaz3401]

I may be late to found this awsm woman bt I'm really grateful to found her 😍❤ ..

[@feliciachurros6842]

Awesome:) I love this!

[@somarostam5329]

Amazing

[@123yearplan5]

😢 Masterpiece.

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

My New. Ribeiros were Aunty Karen atrakcje pre-school, Mrs. Steele at primary school, Ms. Kowlessar ans Mrs. Dubay at secondary school, Dr. Amoah, Dr. Koo and Mr. Knechtle at undergrad, and Mr. Persad and Mr. Misir at law school. And, now, my mentors.

[@lorenastoica3080]

Please upload more. You're …amazing. :)

[@fromscratchauntybindy9743]

Brilliant - thank you 😀

[@mylittlepigsxx]

Beautiful

[@nesmamansour1869]

You are awesome! you make me live in the moment with you, as if I am watching a movie, a really nice movie :)

[@ejtoy60]

a 5 star prformance

[@watagashi_mitai]

I have a lump in my throat that I can't seem to get rid of.

[@ojaswinikashyap4848]

So inspiring 😍

[@scarycat619]

I love her voice, literally lulls me to sleep sometimes ahaha

[@samantasanchez4378]

okay but i listen to this every night and i swear the line was “are all poets this.. weird?” AND NOW SHE DOESNT SAY IT AND IM SO CONFUSED

[@TheBoringcreature]

is it ok to cry?

[@rebeccaariola455]

Mrs. Ribiero reminds me of my elementary school principal

[@karashareef2659]

Yes!!

[@bernadineguimary1062]

why am i crying

[@shreyasinghrohilla4984]

You inspire me.

[@liamahlborg2647]

she is a good poet

[@anthonyourbrother]

This is a lovely specimen of a woman.

[@ismaelfortunado]

lushi I hope we can watch...haiku...alexandrine...hexameters...hyperpolyglot poems...

[@jasondsp]

To all the teachers', don't just teach teach teach, be creative and show the children some wonders.

[@shyamalganguly3598]

Mrs. Ribeiro forgot to tell using the stairs instead if one wanted sustained vitality!!

[@mariaalejandrabrea5841]

Does she say "sorry" or "sari"?

[@shylight9109]

It took my a moment, it was sari

[@rifan2472]

Anjayy

[@JoscelyneFelix]

:)

[@PMMM9]

Beautiful