damn, this is a real man. "...these arms that i wrapped around women i found paradise in. tell them i was a man who loved not wisely, but far too well"
"Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak Of one that loved not wisely, but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought," Othello, Act 5, Sc 2, 400
Yo, this was the first poem that I heard him present and I actually paid close attention to the name. He is a vessel of the Lord. He speaks with such power.
how do you interpret "life felt like a cigarette break on a one night stand"? I understand it as living being necessary at times, not desired. Carvens delivers an amazing performance as always. beautiful and passionate.
"I was one who never spoke unless it improved upon silence" quote of the century
its 2017 and the world still misses you......where are you sir?
He's currently playing George Washington in "Hamilton" on Broadway. ^-^ But he has a poetry book coming out this month! :D
The passion behind his words was breath taking;
Man, this guy moved me. There's nothing like a poet who's that into his craft.
It's 2016 and I still haven't recovered from the outpouring of this mans soul. Thank you Mr Lissaint!
Same in 2023
that one quote has been echoing in my mind for the last 10 years. It really has guided me & proven to be my most valuable asset in life.
God has chosen a soldier not perfect but just as brilliant as a king that speaks stars into brilliance
"Tell them I was one who loved not wisely but FAR TOO WELL."
"I'm going to create a spoken word poem."
Watches video
"damn, my poetry sucks."
Same
finding the soul in poetry all over again
damn, this is a real man. "...these arms that i wrapped around women i found paradise in. tell them i was a man who loved not wisely, but far too well"
for the beginning 3 words you had me hooked & teary eyed, wonderful way to express!
Wow! This is the by the far my favorite and best spoken word I've heard!
simply beautiful. speechless.
Thank you, this has been added to a playlist...
I've watched this video ten times in two days. No big deal...
this is one of my favorite poems ever
Even now in 2022 I come back to this heartful poem
This man gives me chills every time I hear his poems.
Amazing! Thank you for blessing us with your words brother.
"Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate,
Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speak
Of one that loved not wisely, but too well;
Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought,"
Othello, Act 5, Sc 2, 400
Tell me why I was thinking of Othello but I wasn't sure. Love it even more now that I know I was right I loved that play but Hamlet got me even more.
Merchant of Venice tho!
@@mercyoluwole3085
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I've watched this video soo many times and I still feel goosebumps...you make me want to live
And THIS is why I write . He is amazing , absolutely has me bound to his every syllable . I thank him for his willingness to share .
Still one of my favorites of all time. This and Beauty Part 3.
Man oh Man powerful poem. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yo, this was the first poem that I heard him present and I actually paid close attention to the name. He is a vessel of the Lord. He speaks with such power.
This poem really just blessed me
boy he is so dope
Wow. That is beautiful
omg ....I really dont know what to say but .....omg lol that was beyond crazy!!! this is why I love poetry and writing it!
nothing left to say but Oh My Gosh...
Loooove Striver's row
I wish I can write and speak like that...just amazing, wow, wow, wow!!!
His name is poetry :)
:O that was. . . -dances erratically- woooow!. captivated every step of the way. touche my friend.
this gave me chills
This is just tooooooo muccccccch. Come back to London asap pleaaaaasseeee :D
Maaaaaan, this is life
I KEEP GETTING CHILLS!!!!
yall have got to come to ATL!!! i need to see everyone live!
Beatiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TELL THEM!!!
*Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This whole poem going in my Bio. Really speaks to me
YES !
Mind blowing poetry
@TheTiana246 We have another show at the same venue on January 13th at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC
Reminds me of B. Yung at the end but, his passion was amazing in this!
...*looks at own poem* *revises the hell out of it* lol
BEAST GOD I HAVE ALREADY WATCH THIS LIKE 20 TIMES HAHA
MY COLLEGE NEEDS TO HEAR YOU ALL!! WISH I COULD MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!
We'll be at Babson on April 26th!
OH YES!
👏🏾👏🏾
This my 1000 time listening to this lol
I second that!
This is amazing. I just think he should have held the mic in his hand so that he could drop it on the floor in the end. :)
Wow!
where do they have this shows? this is so good!!...
This is amazing! :)
Amazing :)
Please come to Texas, at Westfield High School.
When the heck yall comin to Miami?!!
I always knew I liked Carvens, but now I know why.
how do you interpret "life felt like a cigarette break on a one night stand"? I understand it as living being necessary at times, not desired. Carvens delivers an amazing performance as always. beautiful and passionate.
try turning on the cc caption it might help and it is really a beautiful poem
I love the lines he uses from Shakepeare's Othello.
Tell them that I raaaaar raaaar like a dungeon dragon lol
are they ever coming to DC ever?!!?
Have you guys ever been to Seattle, WA?
or planning any shows coming up?
Will you guys be making your way to Kansas or nearby states?
when are you guys going to be in New England?
He just got engaged to a former classmate of mine
3:26 yes lord
What is maths? What is logic? There is only God! WOAHHHHHH
He is SOO interesting (y)
do you come through DC at all
When will TheStriversRow come to MIA ?
When will you be in chicago?
do you guys ever come to LA?
has this show even been to Canada?
I WANT TO MEET HIM PLEASE
Damn...Can someone please get me into contact with carvens?
is it possible to become part of the strivers row???
Are yall ever going to be anywhere close to Georgia? Please let me know! I have to see yall live!
who you kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao
REPLAY
Do you all come to Atlanta?
Hmm...
this sounds REMARKABLY like a Nathan James Poem called "Never Forget"..same structure...same poetic pauses...hmmm
Car events it's Mommy Monika and I love you with a finity you are like myyou acapella my party and invite you about you I love you
Can you say Dr. Martin luther KING?!!!!!
When the heck yall comin to Miami?!!