My oversimpification of this poem is that its a microcosm of a relationship from when he finds her on the street, wooes her, they love each other, begin to fight, fights get really serious, they seperate and he goes through the mourning period.
the alphabet blocks -she's a poet. Most kids, their first toy is alphabet blocks...but she never moved on from them...she's still stacking, building and playing with words all these years later. Mirrors - I think he actually said "Full-length Mirrors"...which I take as a reference to getting older, a little less cocky...you no longer want to see all of your body at once. But of course, all art is subjective, and any analysis is part confession...but that's what I take from it.
well, i think the full length mirror comment is a reference to his other poem, kite, where he talks about standing in front of her full length mirror naked after the first night they made love. my theory is that 'nickel' is the end of the relationship that was just beginning in 'kite'. it's incredibly sad.
Thanks! I do have another problem. "I know that the hydrant on the corner of your memory and your diary is not only open it's 90 proof." I don't have any clues. Also the left handed bird thing. Thanks so much.
And then in Compliment he calls her a sunflower growing in the courtyard of an old folks home. =] Maybe he just likes that type of metaphor for love poems.
what's with the nap? If someone would do almost a line by line analysis of this poem that would be awesome. For years my atm code was consider it because I wasn't (what?) I wish I got all of this poem.
...hey Rives...my name is Joe...also known as Atticus Inch...i performed at the Black Pearl Poetry 2 Year Anniversery...i don't know if you remember me...still...you do great work man...
does anyone understand the alphabet blocks from your childhood never got a proper burial or the not standing next to folding mirrors? i don't get either one of those things...
Every line of this poem is a part of my personality now.
Still after years, I'm obsessed with this poem. His style is impeccable.
Coming back to your old poems is a particular pleasure.
Still can’t get enough of this poem ❤️
If I could only ever upvote one video... it would be this.
I love him. So much.
Eargasms!
this almost made me cry its so sad and adorable at the same time!with every poem i hear of his i fall more in love with him and his writing!
Ugh Rives I'm in love with you! I cannot stop coming back to this!
flawless. He always amazes me.
Rives you are so inspirational. I love your words-- so unique, powerful, flawless.
This is nice, slow and the kind of relaxation where you're on your toes.
Amazing....so spot on.
I don't see why anyone would dislike Rives :o
He can swoon anyone with his words. As always...WOW
whole new meaning to love poems..ilike
I am in love with a poet. I fell in love just by his play on words.
Well, then. Thanks for sharing. That was really insightful.
AHHHH! I love this poet so hard!
I love Rives :)
My oversimpification of this poem is that its a microcosm of a relationship from when he finds her on the street, wooes her, they love each other, begin to fight, fights get really serious, they seperate and he goes through the mourning period.
omgosh i love it, funny n sweet
Hawt damn, this is fantastic.
Hahah, Nancy Drew.
Man, I love Rives so much.
the alphabet blocks -she's a poet. Most kids, their first toy is alphabet blocks...but she never moved on from them...she's still stacking, building and playing with words all these years later. Mirrors - I think he actually said "Full-length Mirrors"...which I take as a reference to getting older, a little less cocky...you no longer want to see all of your body at once.
But of course, all art is subjective, and any analysis is part confession...but that's what I take from it.
well, i think the full length mirror comment is a reference to his other poem, kite, where he talks about standing in front of her full length mirror naked after the first night they made love. my theory is that 'nickel' is the end of the relationship that was just beginning in 'kite'. it's incredibly sad.
Thanks! I do have another problem.
"I know that the hydrant on the corner of your memory and your diary is not only open it's 90 proof."
I don't have any clues.
Also the left handed bird thing.
Thanks so much.
amazing. he's so brilliant. and goddamn sexy, too.
groovy
How did this woman leave him? I simply cannot imagine this man ever being dumped.
just...wow, by the way.
Thats a hell of a pick up line:)
And then in Compliment he calls her a sunflower growing in the courtyard of an old folks home. =]
Maybe he just likes that type of metaphor for love poems.
i fucking hate most of the def jam poetry writers but rives is pretty damn good
what's with the nap? If someone would do almost a line by line analysis of this poem that would be awesome.
For years my atm code was consider it because I wasn't (what?)
I wish I got all of this poem.
...hey Rives...my name is Joe...also known as Atticus Inch...i performed at the Black Pearl Poetry 2 Year Anniversery...i don't know if you remember me...still...you do great work man...
does anyone understand the alphabet blocks from your childhood never got a proper burial or the not standing next to folding mirrors? i don't get either one of those things...
vida loca is spanish for crazy life, but it felt like he was making a sexual innuendo, too...
62,000 people have seen this... yet millions and millions have seen charlie biting his brother, what a fucking shame
2006 huh?
@OGKush2010 what do you mean by "Charlie biting his brother"?
@OGKush2010 Search "Charlie bit my finger".
how the hell do you guys know what he is talking about! my brain hurts thinking about it. awesome nonetheless. rives is amazing.
golf balls self-conscious lolol
@bennyj38 Me2
wHO IS rIVES, AND WHY IS HE SO SPECIAL? i DO ADMIT i JUST HAD MY BRAIN TRIVALIZED. I apologize for the caps. lol