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Patricia Smith, performing at the 2016 Get Lit Classic Slam in Los Angeles, CA.
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[@charlottesreadsthings211]

I started to wonder where this poem was going and then I was hit with a ton of bricks. Truly outstanding.

[@jirehtv1322]

breathtaking. I literally stopped breathing toward the end.

[@AmintMK]

The most accomplished and probably best slam poet of all time. Thanks for posting this.

[@GUANTESOLO]

Patricia Smith is literally my favorite poet of all time. I would definitely recommend that any Button viewers GO SEEK OUT HER WORK. Her other videos online, and especially her books, are all unbelievably powerful.

[@queenofweaves916]

AMAZING my new favorite poet! My professor recommended that I study her work. I'm blown away.

[@promisentuli2190]

i am in love with this woman's poems

[@errricdq]

Beautifully spoken, might look up more of her works

[@dianadevlin3717]

Jeez I won't forget this poem, made me cry...

[@Jeremya003]

This is such a powerful performance! I will be saving as an example of how to utilize subtle shifts of voice and delivery in a performance. Incredible. Looking forward to reading/watching the rest of her work.

[@mylesyates9723]

Legit had my mouth open all the way to the end

[@faithjones1193]

holy flipping crap this was beyond words amazing. Just... wow

[@lovleyrose124]

This made me cry

[@cpastorfield90]

LEGEND

[@MsZZClayton]

Wow. This was so powerful!!! I have goosebumps.😢

[@xxlovetohate534xx]

YES.

[@JayeBoogie1017]

Loved this....started slow to capture the attention....nice buildup and story telling

[@Kali07ish]

This is so perfect!

[@Kali07ish]

Emma Storan Thank you! I have the biggest crush on him. I take you do as well. Its always good to find a fellow one direction fan. :)

[@bethanmurray8154]

Kali07ish directioners!!!!

[@kayeononyeka]

I understand the audience had to cheer and applaud her performance, but I was expecting a wail, it is so moving and freezing that I might forget to raise my hand much less clap

[@catherineb.]

WOW

[@CoachCGD29]

At first i was like 🤔 then i was like 😭

[@IsabelleMN11]

yassssss mama

[@akeemrollins2327]

lord

[@nealpike6611]

heard this performed in a living room SOOOOOO GOOD