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The Correct Spelling Of Father
Watch This Guy Misspell 'Father' at a Spelling Bee for a beautiful reason.
The poem he recites:
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Last night
I had the most interesting dream.
In it
I was six years old
in a national spelling bee.
Genius
Complex words....
Duodenum....
Serendipity.....
Floccinaucinihilipilification
Up until the final round
One word between me and victory
the spell master clears his throat
Young man your word is father
The crowd began to chatter amongst themselves
seemingly displeased
at the simplicity of this final word
I searched for those eyes
Those eyes that say
"Every things going to be ok. just do it"
I dazed off
Young man!
Your word is father
I stood up straight, licked my lips and began
Father, m-o-t-h-e-r, father...
The spell master looks at me,
Down at his flash card,
back up at me
"Sorry but you are incorrect"
I don't understand
My fathers sitting right in the audience
"Excuse me?'
"I am sorry son but you are incorrect"
Well then
you can save your sorry apologies
because you must mean "in-correct"
as in within the parameters of being right.
let me explain something to you
cuz obviously you aint grow up
where poppas are rolling stones
down the hills of women's backsides
and when he's gone
all he's left us
was alone
where minstrel men stroll around on bikes
while fathers balanced their menstrual,
2 jobs,
2 kids
and a life
on a unicycle
and it looks something like this:
breastfeeding on one arm
phone on the shoulder
cooking with the other arm
cleaning with one leg
tying sneakers with their teeth
Young fathers
who make mistakes
because we are not all perfect
but the one mistake they never make
is abandoning their seeds
You see fathers
are master gardeners
They tend to every leaf
removing the weeds
placing us in the windows of opportunity
so that we can lean towards the sun
and never forget that the sky is the limit
Planting kisses on our cheeks
hugs on our backs
growing their love on us
the best way they know how
like my father
My father, sacrificed owning nothing,
that I may have everything
My father, walked a daily nightmare
so that I may live out my dreams
My father watered me
with blood sweat and tears
so that I may be ripe
for the harvest
and I hope that one day
I can grow up to be as great a father
as she was for me
You did not ask me spell deadbeat sir...
but if you want dead beat here it is:
f-a-t-h-e-r, d-a-d, d-a-d-d-y, p-o-p
p-o-p-s, if you want the slang
You asked me to spell father
and father is,
always has been
and always will be spelled
m-o-t-h-e-r
So get your encyclopedias,
show me your flash cards
open your dictionary
cuz what webster says
means nothing around here
around here,
my father is sitting right there...
and I love her.
- by Marshall Davis Jones
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  • @PercyllBrown
    @PercyllBrown หลายเดือนก่อน

    Adoption is trauma!

  • @thirstyboots6711
    @thirstyboots6711 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder how this worked out a few years down the road.

  • @peterjonas4971
    @peterjonas4971 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss her

  • @AtMyHappyPlace
    @AtMyHappyPlace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are they now? A follow up would be great.

  • @mkduffy8804
    @mkduffy8804 ปีที่แล้ว

    The story tore me up on one hand, because I was a birth mother. But then the story really lifted me when I saw how enlightened the situation can be. So the birth mother doesn’t have to suffer, worrying who her child is with and the adopting parents know who their child came from, and these extraordinary adopting parents, are so open hearted, mature and loving. Leo will be just fine. Blessings to them all.

  • @no1cares4u
    @no1cares4u ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahah 😂

  • @QashMaz
    @QashMaz ปีที่แล้ว

    B.s.

  • @naomisantoro3845
    @naomisantoro3845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @zambarau2072
    @zambarau2072 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the father admitted in the beginning that he would not step up to the plate and help care for the child he's partly responsible for creating...so he convinced her to give away their child. I bet he's "free" now.

  • @Islamic.perspectives.
    @Islamic.perspectives. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's the Thomas Friedman interview he's talking about: th-cam.com/video/ZwFaSpca_3Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @Malkontent1003
    @Malkontent1003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Father's Day, mothers.

  • @Bluesteye
    @Bluesteye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding! Mother Clifton, he's still spinning, too! It's a genre and not everyone fits on the roster lol #thesehipsaresumserious

  • @songoftheblackunicorn666
    @songoftheblackunicorn666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally as an adoptee I am highly against adoption and I personally would have perfered to be aborted. However even though I would not call this normal I think it can work I think these three really love little Leo and as his sister in adoption I thank all three for loving him more than themselves and their legal rights.

  • @HachiMyDog
    @HachiMyDog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Radio

  • @itsabby1223
    @itsabby1223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this. Very very true.

  • @gangstagrizzlezz
    @gangstagrizzlezz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤎🤎🤎

  • @kellycarroll2281
    @kellycarroll2281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I placed my daughter 22 years ago. I started visiting her at 6 weeks old. It takes very strong families to make this work for the good of the child. God bless you all that make it continue to work. I love and bless you all.

  • @bigbubba4001
    @bigbubba4001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever wrote that speech is a dam genius writer. After quite a few years i keep looking this video up and just listen to it 2 or 3 times.

  • @sophiecormier7031
    @sophiecormier7031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Caillie has given the best gift that no one could ever give. I know she struggled with her decision but at the end she put Leo first. Karen and Brian are wonderful humane beings to let Callie be so involved in Leo life. They're role models to baby Leo and other mom and birth parents who are considering and struggling through the same thing. I hope they're still close now and that everyone is doing great.

  • @clockworkartist
    @clockworkartist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was shown this in English class in the 7th grade, I still love it

  • @Yunowuno
    @Yunowuno 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this in class and I loved it it felt so good and right to hear I felt my heart beat on my chest

  • @mzladytroublez
    @mzladytroublez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm considering adoption. 🥲

  • @Sashas.Youtube
    @Sashas.Youtube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so glad they are happy now but statistically they birth moms are completely cut out after age 2

  • @beverlystewart4465
    @beverlystewart4465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did open adoption for my son because no one want to help with him it's been so hard theodore ejilah born July 5 2018🙏😭😭

  • @lienbijs1205
    @lienbijs1205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still get a very sad feeling in my stomach. It was just a money matter, isn't it? So this open adoption is still an egoïstic choice. Imagine they should support the child financially and that he would stay with his biological mum. He would have both, growing up with his biological mum and enough money to have a good life. Maybe I think like this because I live in a country where children are never given up for adoption because of lack of money.

  • @paulmorgan4369
    @paulmorgan4369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Police are cowards.

  • @anabelortiz1556
    @anabelortiz1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If she thought she couldn’t take care of him I think it’s the best decision instead of what other women do: abuse or kill their child.

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was adopted and HATE everything about it !!! I was placed where I didn’t have ANY family other than parents around. They treated their biological daughter much better especially at Christmas when her and her daughter would go shopping every year without me and I could write a book about the exact same thing !!!!!!

  • @norajohns168
    @norajohns168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    6 years later 5 am, something made me recall and rewatch this video

  • @lizguz2771
    @lizguz2771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This makes me so sad 😞

  • @mourinekariuki8688
    @mourinekariuki8688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going through it right now needed this as single mom

  • @lesserevil8136
    @lesserevil8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My father went to the grocery to get milk to feed my family a few years ago. I can’t wait until he gets back 🙃

  • @lauraw9117
    @lauraw9117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a single mother, I felt this so hard. Damned near makes me cry every time. So beautiful.

    • @santarot5045
      @santarot5045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Message this powerful spell caster if you need any help..+2349054761154

  • @andrewgusta8888
    @andrewgusta8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest in peace my dear friend Rest in peace

  • @mercythogori178
    @mercythogori178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who is watching this for Academic Assignment? I am always here. Bring your assignment we work it out. Email me at mercythogz@gmail.com or WhatsApp me via +254702192064. I have a brain for hire. A+ guaranteed.

  • @LiberatedMuseOnline
    @LiberatedMuseOnline 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes indeed!

  • @Kc-xf3qb
    @Kc-xf3qb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a girl do a dance to this about 3 or 4 years ago. Made me choke up.

  • @timmy1712
    @timmy1712 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just ridiculous

  • @talksensie4165
    @talksensie4165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you🥰🥰♥️

  • @gawayaheiditinahawksworth6268
    @gawayaheiditinahawksworth6268 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this birthmum she's brilliant

  • @gawayaheiditinahawksworth6268
    @gawayaheiditinahawksworth6268 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would never let someone chose the name for my baby!!!! & I would never ever give up my baby😭😭😭😭 I'm adopted and had so heartache

    • @KarlainChrist
      @KarlainChrist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heres your cookie 🍪

  • @LukasAnell
    @LukasAnell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    bruh this from 2013

  • @franchescazamora1726
    @franchescazamora1726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry I agree but don’t take away from a mother she’s a mother not a father

  • @issadiarra9401
    @issadiarra9401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FUNNY

  • @briethey-them9542
    @briethey-them9542 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Father: F R I E N D S Mother: F R I E N D S Family: F R I E N D S Friends: the only ones who cared.

  • @Aquariusrising11
    @Aquariusrising11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are doing a beautiful, selfless thing by sharing. I was adopted and i would have loved to have not been a dirty little secret

  • @neotentechnology7433
    @neotentechnology7433 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Birth mom seems that she fails to understand that she is only the BIRTH mother. She is NOT co-parenting. Dad made the comment that one day it will be them, her PARENTS, whose decision is final. Open adoption is one thing, but this one is gonna get messy some day. 😢

  • @guerreiroimperial1941
    @guerreiroimperial1941 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Entrevista realmente fascinante,bem como dizem por ai,"o governo nos escondem muitas coisas",somos apenas marionetes a ser controladas,bem mas si nós trabalharmos juntos podemos nos libertar.

  • @bethjudkins2634
    @bethjudkins2634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Mom has so much love she gave love .to parents that can help her .she was not selfish she . thought about that precious gift from God.that life .they can help her .and give the baby . every thing he needs . people want to adopt special needs children.if you don't want to be a mom .think about the children not you . adoption Care net pro life every thing is ok you can come and give life .May angels carry every single mom and expanted mom.through the . pregnancy . peace love in . every mom's heart despair agony pain be gone .if a violent relationship abuse addicts adoption that's .love .these people can help her .all the love to the family.she made the right decision .a precious gift to two . people .foster care .a family member who is helping you can help.

  • @PenCliqueMedia
    @PenCliqueMedia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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