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Dec 27, 2013 7:38 PM
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PandaDeLaTrash
I volunteer to be the guy who kills the rapists and child molesters... Be like a new superhero... I'd have zero remorse...
Benegesseritwitch75
Wow, I just..... hurt
charkleman
It is good to see a man so passionate speak his mind.
TheAwkwardRhino
This whole thing is amazing... And Button Poetry (which this is from) has a bunch more amazing slam on their youtube channel.
SkeletonHitler
Holy fucking shit, this man gets all the respect.
imtoohighforthis
*watch* presses 0
RheddRok
The video is very powerful. As an AMAC survivor I was often told how beautiful I was. When told that now my chest instinctively tightens.
TheMotherFuckingYuko
Damn.
lilhypnokat
The rest of the last line... "And make a silent deadly spector out of them."
buffalolionstar
"break open" ..damn :/
iampurplelungs
All rapists should be castrated
tarataqa
And what do we do with female rapists? Hot lava cleanse?
IWishIWasntAtWork
Mergalicious
Ever see him in person? He's incredible.
katienicole007
I've seen this quite a bit on her but its still powerful.
stinkiinki
If anyone has any suggestions for poetry similar to this please send it my way. I really enjoy slam poetry like this with a strong message.
bittenkitten813
Your mileage may vary, but I found this one powerful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFPWwx96Kew
TaylorTheTerror
Another amazing slam to watch is "That girl" by Alysia Harris.
muffinsforpluto
The video is so worth the watch. It's a lot longer, and his performance is amazing. Thanks OP
sydneyzane
When he mentions his personal experience I burst into tears.
Vampiratelycan
That last line.
IHadNoIdeaUsernamesCouldBeSoLong
Damn...
zorad
holy fuck this hit me like a punch in the gut
monkeybasketball
More spoken word on imgur, please
vaginapower
I'm still so naive that I'm dumbfounded that people actually blame rape victims. A mother calling her young daughter a slut? WTF????
MintFlakes
As an individual who understands this pain, the last line broke me.
mytai
As someone who just went to the ER last night for a rape kit, we need more people with his attitude.
summer24
So sorry for your pain. May you find peace, comfort and happiness.
damnoceanyouscary
Stay strong.
fuckyoudale
seeing the quotes is powerful but watching the video is like being hit by the feelsmobile .i think i stopped breathing at one point
JiskaAndStyk
Hyperbole diminishes.
spicyranch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8
garlictastesgood
Thanks so much:)
earlgirl
Beautiful.
KingoftheDerps
holy shit, that is more powerful!! I have full body goosebumps! I hope to be that passionate about anything someday.
Mcapplesauce
Wow... Who is this guy?
Evergrey
A teacher.
GingerTheBeard
i just watched the video of this, theres anger in his words, but its a good anger. he won't let anyone get away with ignorance.
mistermoonshine
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8
avatarnow
Every time this is reposted I watch this and every time I couldn't agree more.
BipolarPenguin3
It finished and all I could say was, "wow, wow, wow."
CosmicBoner
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Rawrihazshotgun
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LadyEllisime
It's been 7 years since you posted this, and although I've seen this once before a long time ago, I really needed this reminder of strength.
lurkyoulongtime
Oh my god, the title. Hang on, I'm going to just... sob for a bit.
RoundBabyPandas
I couldnt get through the whole thing. The words were so powerful. Powerful enough to bring flashbacks and things i try to forget...
elysemonster
i had chills the whole time...
VerifiedRobot
As did I....
ImNotGoodAtTheseKindsOfThings
Commenting to find later. I feel like everyone should watch this.
ImNotReallyHereAtAll
This moved me to tears... wish I hadn't been so "beautiful" when I was little. What a passionate poet, a man of strength. He shouts for us..
kimttar
I saw this on here bout a month ago and I still get chills. Thanks for bringing this back OP.
dopenguinshaveknees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQRkHcEyq8 The link for the poem.
bigredbadger
fucking wow. wow.
MozillaFirefucks
Thank you for that. Very powerful, and gave me so many shivers
DrSeaLion
jfc that literally brought me to tears
Markoz
God that was powerful. Thanks for the source. That was incredible. Damn onions.
dopenguinshaveknees
I think my favorite part is when he is naming off his students.. that part really got to me.
ablindkid
Grown man. Watches video. Cries furiously.
dopenguinshaveknees
No problem guys.. There are lot's of cool Button Poetry videos out there.. might want to check them out soon :)
PoetsGoneWilde
I'm still processing that. It was so powerful
thirdlifecrisis
Wow. So many chills, and then the tears. Ohhh the tears.
bluesun777
AHHHHH! I KNOW THIS GUY HE IS MY POETRY COACH
Fckingclassy69
Please tell him from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of his support. Being a victim, and seeing this is one of the most healing
OldLurker
really? thats awesome, you must show this to him
damnoceanyouscary
I'm envious, he seems like an incredibly intelligent and inspiring man - I'm a huge fan of his work. Lucky you!
Fckingclassy69
things I have ever seen. Being a victim of sexual assault and seeing this, knowing that there are people out there who support me, as well a
kirst
Tell him how awesome the world thinks he is for standing up and speaking out. wish there was more like him.
Fckingclassy69
this poem, he is saving lives. Believe me.
Fckingclassy69
s other victims out there, really helps. feeling alone after things like this is the worst. so please, tell him I said thank you. Just with
PiperMcCullough
As a rape victim who is currently preparing to go to trial, it's people like this that give me the hope and courage to keep fighting
princessbac0n
One of my biggest regrets is not pressing charges.Instead I believed my friends when they said it can't be rape if your boyfriend does it.
mazikeen
When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid of the dark... Thank you. On behalf of my mother and my bestie...
deafpanda
Good luck!
AdrianAmato
It isn't enduring pain, but overcoming it, that makes you strong. Stay strong. I'm always here if you need to talk. <3
wrknsmart
I was much too young when it happened to me to do more than tell my mom that my doctor was nasty. I support you with all my heart. Much love
ian9outof10
When you go to trial, remember all the others you will be protecting from this bastard, hopefully that will give you some strength.
amagicbox
That's a difficult thing to do. You have my admiration for pursuing a trial.
MorganLeFay
I'm sorry something so awful happened to you. Keep fighting, you're strong enough to get through anything.
francisdolarhyde
You're the person who gives others the courage to keep fighting, don't forget that.
Christanavio
I've never been raped, but I feel that rapists win when they steal their victims courage and replace it with fear and vulnerability. (1/2)
Christanavio
I believe your courage, persistence, and strength already prove your victory over your rapist, and I pray (s)he is brought to justice. (2/2)
Christanavio
victims' * because apostrophes are cool.
GeeUknit
I don't think it helps to lay that kind of expectations on victims - that they MUST be strong or the rapist wins
SoOddICantEven
This! Why isn't it okay to be weak after a horrible experience? If you can't let yourself be weak, how will you heal and get stronger?
Christanavio
And I have no right to say how victims should or shouldn't feel. All I know is that I'd always be there to listen and give support! (2/2)
Christanavio
Of course, I don't mean to imply that courage forms immediately. I imagine I'd feel very weak and powerless for quite some time. (1/2)
Christanavio
Hm, interesting perspective. I'm not in a place to say which is right, though!
GeeUknit
I think the control has been taken from victims enough that outsiders don't get a say in how they should or shouldn't feel or behave, after
Christanavio
Agreed! We outsiders should be there to help victims recover and rediscover their strength, though. That's simply compassion!