Suheir Hammad - Def Jam Poetry

[@Butterflyefffect]

The sad thing is, this video is so old, but its content is perfectly up to date. Great one.

[@rcweslowski609]

and it's now 2024 and unfortunately not much has changed.

[@Butterflyefffect]

And it's gotten even worse 💔😔

[@bijounjordan3339]

Still all too relevant in 2024 😥

[@changnsty]

2016 and this is still relevant. this is timeless.

[@haloseyes]

The first time I saw thius tears rolled down my face, all these years later my heart, my mind, my soul is still is so effected by her words. She speaks the truth and that fact alone hurts

[@NMMojavePoet]

There are very few poets who have made me cry. This wonderful poet did. Thank you for up-loading this video.

[@LaylaAuer]

I am in tears at the power and truth behind this incredible poem.

[@reginkafan]

I love her! She's the real deal, a prophet, like so few great poets are. I wish her happy wherever she is.

[@ILuvTheROC]

I have been watching this def poetry stuff for a while now, and like everyone i hear is good at what they do, but She is a POET...a REAL POET... their are only a few on this show, and she is one of them....bless her heart

[@pmthedonutgirl5221]

I cried im really so sorry we are pawns in their evil

[@reservedSuperHero]

Too deep. Too beautiful. What a extraordinary poem. This poem is TATTED on my heart for the rest of my life.

[@lalalemouna]

omg mashallah amazing. i'm going to try my hardest to have everyone of my friends see this. hear and understand. she brought me to tears. i know what it feels like and i can't stand it. and it's true, all we have now is each other, got to carry each other now.

[@DrSylva22]

She is a real Poet by all means...

[@LionEntity]

nothing I say can show to what extent i have felt blessed by this poem. This is pure truth in one of its most POWERFUL, AMAZING forms.

[@DarkFlame666]

still come back to this, she's on point.

[@haloseyes]

I wonder if it will come a day that I can watch this and simply not cry, she speaks from her soul from the mouth of being a sister from the heart of an American women. Alot of pain in her words but she stands tall and straight

[@willpwn4cash]

Your words are so explosive with sensitivity yet filled with the compassion of a beautiful gentle heart. Your gift from God is a true blessing that needs to continue, by teaching the human heart to forgive & love our brothers & sisters.

[@frankpettis5643]

The most powerful poem I've ever heard

[@714steven]

Speechless.

[@princessnzinga]

I got goosebumps listening to this sistah. Awesome piece...peace!

[@linguini82]

this poem always bring out so much emotion in me

[@H3rsh3y86]

Sooooooo very powerful I thank God for letting me hear her heart

[@poetiktearz]

and again, i'm back...i can't get enough of this piece

[@poetiktearz]

i come back to listen to this all the time.. i love this piece

[@DorkThink]

Thank you to the beautiful poetess. Amen Sister...

[@madacaphoto]

Powerful words. A great poem doesn't have to rhyme either. Not all poems do. Her choice of words were perfect. To the point and def gets the message across.

[@dalia506]

She is the most amazing poet, ever.

[@wandaba90]

This poem gets me everytime!

[@SistaWithRealHair]

LOVED this! 💙 💙 💙

[@estelleright88]

Gave me shivers and tears

[@candidas]

Beautifully put, especially for today💕

[@Mexiifish95]

This actually made me tear up a little bit :/. She is a good poet and it's one of the best poems I have ever herd :)

[@TeeJayyXcore]

This is amazing. I'm inspired. I'm touched. Speechless. Wow Suheir. That's beautiful.

[@lilpac90]

This is a powerful and emotional poem! Very deeeep!

[@robocoqui]

Remembering 911 this is great much needed perspective about diversity in a conflict and the importance of understanding and listening to all points of view

[@onewomanslife]

This woman is the face of AMERICAN patriotism and the hope of that nation.

[@bracha1917]

and every time another tear drops

[@almostlover72]

Good lord... That was sumptuous... i wish your poem went on forever and ever

[@DorkThink]

Thank you to the beautiful poetess. Amen, Sister.

[@TaslimSamji]

wow. ur voice is so strong, and this is so sad, but true.

[@NayahReidWhumperxD]

I cried. Truly beautiful

[@VelezBiH]

the only poem that made me drop tears! this is so real!

[@TruusjeF]

This is moving, brought tears to my eyes!

[@sybfox]

Brought tears to my eyes....

[@sweetthin602]

this is just very sad to hear, and sorry about your brother. Inshallahi allah will take good care of your brother.

[@487409c]

Gosh, that was well said and very moving...

[@TheKizzu78]

Really makes you stop and think, this lady is very much on point when she speaks!

[@dbaa23]

There's a lot of amazing Def Jam poetry. But this is the ONLY one that I've seen that moved the audience like that.

[@THISISNIDDY]

man that was powerful i really felt that one

[@truthbetold89]

Really powerful... god bless you! Suheir Hammad.

[@ebonyrose316266]

this was like one of the best poems on Def Poetry

[@MyEccentricMind]

she made me cry ... powerful words .

[@SkipnRansom]

I disagree - this is awesome poetry. Poetry is not always rhyming....but this poem does have rhythm! U Go Girl!

[@theincrediblehitkid]

WORD ... Right Now ... down there

[@thomasinaweeks3058]

I am amazed

[@pinksynth]

Eye-openingly beautiful and true.

[@lapoupee88]

whoaaa she make me think more than i did before witch is alot fantastic mlle

[@dawnlemirand-poepping1502]

Came back to this today. She's the only one who makes sense right now.

[@mkastosbusi]

Beautifully done, knowledgeable and inspirational

[@h2020-h5n]

2023 still relevent !! Free palestine!!❤

[@indiamunoz8596]

With the current president... this is still so relevant. SMH. The war is still on, I fought in both.

[@kdubios]

same here... sheer excellence

[@ktt11]

she totaly and utterly unbelievable!!!

[@ebjoy61593]

My mind is blown right now!!! She got mad skill

[@JDActive]

Woooooow!!!!! I should have listen to her last because now I don't want to here none of these poets on the right side of my screen

[@_fatkid]

this was beautiful.

[@TheBlokeyMan]

1:50 pulls on my heart strings every time

[@TheHelabela]

amazing poem. Real powerful and true to every word.

[@dammee]

This is beautiful

[@shaneshan]

That gave me the chills. I salute.

[@wentabi]

Word better the guns. I just dont believe this made me cry, I did cry!!!! Thank you Suheir...

[@TheShanei]

Love it so much

[@MissKimari]

Wow. I'm definitely affirming life!

[@minorballer]

almost in tears.... :(

[@xxpwincessjamicex]

Im On REPLAY AGAIN! Too Good .. The truth .. :)

[@ChanteFOOL]

beautiful

[@aligboyakasha]

watching this today as well

[@SammieRosado]

LOVE this

[@KurdaC]

just because people hav a voice, doesnt mean they can speak, this is the voice of muslim women, and it is beutiful, it is the truth about what is wrong, rather than the lies that the government weave to create order, i hope this woman has the strength to bring this message to others, and silence racism and slander of the people who are different and are hurting so much... may god/allah/buddha/ganesh or whoever ur god is, help u find the strength not to fight...

[@tulip2111]

wowww amazing!

[@MrsChristina509]

At First I Listen To It I Was Like What? But Then When I Listened To It Again It Makes Sense, This Shit Is REAL Deep

[@07jamie07]

So Powerful...

[@ashval08]

Amazing.

[@pashun88]

I cried...

[@truthbetold89]

Very strong & beautiful...what an amazing woman.

[@deadnotyet]

powerful...so powerful.

[@pastybuns]

im with you.

[@wandaba90]

I watched this video like 100 times and every time I come back the viewers are getting less and less. KZbin is messing with this video!!!!

[@HannaJamnadas]

amazing

[@fungial]

alhamdulillah...this is absolutely beautiful

[@dira43]

Golden Words

[@sugagal1000]

Brilliant poem :)

[@kennethblumberg797]

Live and let live, that's the answer. Hate hurts the hurters. Love loves the lovers. What does it matter where we came from. What's important is where we are. Who we hope to be. What we strive to become. I am a Jew. The other son of father Abraham. The decendents of Ishmael are brothers to be lived with in peace not faced at the end of a bayonet. Live and let live. Peace among the worlds people.

[@danfrain1]

Sorry to say, Ken, I must disagree. Many of the sons of Ishmael have shown themselves time & again to be more than willing to only meet you, a Jew, or me, a Christian, at the point of a weapon of some sort. I, too, prefer to live and let live. I am armed for those times my walk in life takes me past the lions and the wolves.

[@plms09]

Dan Frain shut up.

[@danfrain1]

No, Nural, I will NOT shut up. It is obvious that you don't know me. I have always stood for the underdog. I hope you aren't denying the self- identity of those doing MOST of the killing, maiming, raping, etc. , for it is undeniable. Should our paths cross at a time when you are in danger from the lion and the wolf, I will defend you, in spite of your attitude. Should you wish to complain after I, or someone like me, saves your life, it will be my turn to tell you to shut up.

[@plms09]

Dan Frain shut up.

[@danfrain1]

Still no. Farewell, Nural.

[@monum]

the link will work if you take away the brackets [ ] very powerful poem & performance!

[@sabinal01]

Preach Preach IT IT IT tell the truth love it

[@leobermi]

Strong beautiful words. Its time we stop judging nations and cultures based on extremist actions.

[@y3m3nzcutii3]

amazing; enough said...!

[@schypht]

I think the failure isn't in those who aren't willing to speak out, but those who speak without intelligence and insight. We need more humans, women, men, black, white, asian, hispanic, arab, jew, gay, straight, and alive that can speak their minds in an emotional and articulate manner.

[@alicia2255]

Suheir H, u r really great!

[@stabassam]

Beautiful :)

[@kyraharris1]

She is a smart woman

[@KiarraakaFrikitona]

what u said about evil is so true.