I don't really like poetry, not even when I studied it, but this one is important to me upon first listen. It was my grandads fate, my dad is on the way there and one day it'll be my fate undoubtedly. This really helps perspective for me, and helps to clarify life when I might not remember my wife's face anymore and know I was someone to her.
once again you make me cry. your poetry is genuinely so powerful. the way you can portray emotion is just. spectacular. genuinely i think you are one of the best poets ive ever experienced. that was really powerful. 💕💕💕💕
My grandpa's mind started going a few years ago until we lost him in october. Thankfully he didn't end up bitter and racist like so many people do. There were times he was mean, when the frustration of not being able to take care of himself overwhelmed him. He mostly stayed a kind and caring man until the end though, even if he didn't know who I was.
Oh no, I wasn't prepared for that amount of emotions! Why am I crying, both my grandmas are healthy and well and dementia doesn't run in our family. This is crazy how do you make me relate so much?!
ok but why are ppl all the time chipping in and interrupting with sounds and cheers like that. Id have gotten so distracted if that was me. Maybe its because its more distracting in the video because its filmed from amongst the audience but I feel like if you go and watch someone you go watch them do their thing, and that needs the analogous respect towards an artist. I keep on wanting to listen to her but instead it feels like I'm listening to other people trying to add their two cents.
It’s just part of the spoken word culture and a way to show support. Sometimes it can get distracting but that’s why poets rehearse - it all comes from a place of love and respect.
@@bethmay2968 thanks for the clarification and response! In my spoken word circles (netherlands) people tend to be very quiet and keyed into listening unless the cheering is explicitly instigated/encouraged by the performer, so this was very confusing to me! Very moving piece thank you for sharing!
beth may making me bawl once again
I don't really like poetry, not even when I studied it, but this one is important to me upon first listen.
It was my grandads fate, my dad is on the way there and one day it'll be my fate undoubtedly.
This really helps perspective for me, and helps to clarify life when I might not remember my wife's face anymore and know I was someone to her.
Can you do more of your beth reads vids, they are oddly soothing! :)
My grandpa had slow dementia for 17 years. This is so accurate it hurts. Beth may is amazing!
once again you make me cry. your poetry is genuinely so powerful. the way you can portray emotion is just. spectacular. genuinely i think you are one of the best poets ive ever experienced. that was really powerful. 💕💕💕💕
My grandpa's mind started going a few years ago until we lost him in october. Thankfully he didn't end up bitter and racist like so many people do. There were times he was mean, when the frustration of not being able to take care of himself overwhelmed him. He mostly stayed a kind and caring man until the end though, even if he didn't know who I was.
amazing poem
God damn. Powerful stuff Beth
I uh... i was not ready to cry and remember the last conversation i had woth my Grandma. Bravo Beth May that was fucking powerful.
Oh no, I wasn't prepared for that amount of emotions! Why am I crying, both my grandmas are healthy and well and dementia doesn't run in our family. This is crazy how do you make me relate so much?!
i get poetry now, woah
My fiance is going through losing her grandmother, and this absolutely broke me. Thank you.
that was powerful
lets go beth !!
Omg it’s BETH MAY!!!! My favorite poet :)
This is golden. love your work beth, keep it up.
I love spoken word because it hurts like this. thank you for making this and sharing it
Tears.. This was amazing.
❤
This is genius level writing
beth may changes my brain chemestry and then acts like its a normal tuesday /pos
ok but why are ppl all the time chipping in and interrupting with sounds and cheers like that. Id have gotten so distracted if that was me. Maybe its because its more distracting in the video because its filmed from amongst the audience but I feel like if you go and watch someone you go watch them do their thing, and that needs the analogous respect towards an artist. I keep on wanting to listen to her but instead it feels like I'm listening to other people trying to add their two cents.
It’s just part of the spoken word culture and a way to show support. Sometimes it can get distracting but that’s why poets rehearse - it all comes from a place of love and respect.
@@bethmay2968 thanks for the clarification and response! In my spoken word circles (netherlands) people tend to be very quiet and keyed into listening unless the cheering is explicitly instigated/encouraged by the performer, so this was very confusing to me! Very moving piece thank you for sharing!
Jesus fucking christ Beth...