This is yet another poem with lyrics on the screen. I like that the intro withheld the music until after the cold truth of "there will be days", I liked it because at first I thought "gee thanks" but then the music started I thought "well I can get through them". I like that each sentence was short and sweet, each one leaving an impression that last. I like that with each short sentence it's explained how you can "be" each of those things. The word choice for each one is empowering in some way. What I love most about this poem is that it reminds you that you aren't alone in the world that there are in fact other people that are going through bad days too and it's okay to go and talk to them. Each one of the "Be" things offer a wise fortune cookie advice after them and I am awe struck by each one. I like that if you are having a good day he reminds you "be considerate" because other people may not be having a good day. In this poem i find myself taken away by the words, at times I forget that there is music in the background. The ending how the poem faded out and the music just stopped left me in silence, I must admit I replayed this video many times just so that I could relax and I will again if I am having a bad day because it put me in an amazing mood.
Words are powerful when written down, but even more so when they are spoken. Shane Koyczan, a native Canadian, is a spoken word poet. I will share with you his poems and what I take from them. Spoken word has been around for many centuries and usually focuses on the words themselves and the way they sound, the gestures that a person uses with the words, and facial expressions. It brings feelings back to words in a society where technology has muted them.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
"Pain is Part of The Human Condition and That Alone Makes You A Legion"
This is yet another poem with lyrics on the screen. I like that the intro withheld the music until after the cold truth of "there will be days", I liked it because at first I thought "gee thanks" but then the music started I thought "well I can get through them". I like that each sentence was short and sweet, each one leaving an impression that last. I like that with each short sentence it's explained how you can "be" each of those things. The word choice for each one is empowering in some way. What I love most about this poem is that it reminds you that you aren't alone in the world that there are in fact other people that are going through bad days too and it's okay to go and talk to them. Each one of the "Be" things offer a wise fortune cookie advice after them and I am awe struck by each one. I like that if you are having a good day he reminds you "be considerate" because other people may not be having a good day. In this poem i find myself taken away by the words, at times I forget that there is music in the background. The ending how the poem faded out and the music just stopped left me in silence, I must admit I replayed this video many times just so that I could relax and I will again if I am having a bad day because it put me in an amazing mood.
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