This was my first introduction to this man, and still to this day he leaves me unable to talk. What a great man, I feel I am his greatest fan. He's simply amazing.
This man was one of the torchbearers for modern poetry. R.I.P. Oscar Brown Jr. we can only hope the children of children will, at the very least, turn out with voices as eloquent as your own.
Such an eloquent poet. Thank you Oscar for being the voice that uttered a poem of so much fortified truth. THANKS for the upload. Respect to the children of children they cry out everyday and what'll you say!
Always poignant, always inspirational. The man could have single-handedly kept poetry alive for another generation. Thankfully, he had help. R.I.P. Oscar Brown Jr.
This guy has a certain style that nobody really usess anymore.. The A,B,B,A format of poetry... I love it, keeps it flowing nicely and the rhyme patterns sound good!
I really am not that into poetry, I actually had to check this out for class, but this is actually really powerful! It really shows how fucked up todays world is. I just wish Oscar Brown Jr. wasn't dead...
This message falls on the deaf ears of young adults who desperately need a new direction in life...if only those who needed to hear this actually listened...such a shame, truly.
It is about time that the Black and Latinos communities deal with this issue of children having children. This has such an effect on us when young people who are still children themselves, who can not take care of themselves, who are not educated enough to get a job outside of minimum wage for a life time of poverty can only give their children poverty in return. Socioeconomic status shows that most end up on welfare and government housing and never get off. It is time for a dramatic change.
it's about collective responsibility and commitment, which is foreign/alien to those who want to individualize and "moralize" what's happening to our young people.
cuz people like that end up in the trunk... no matter what people say about others ...be well known to yourself... be truthfull to your believes... and one day u smile of what u achieve;)
I'm so tired of reading a sea of comments that just say "deep" . That's obvious . Form an option , tell us how it made you feel and if it inspired thought . I want to know that words as beautiful as his can still move people , can still be understood .
Hey Folks, Try to be on the lookout for another of his poems called "LOne Ranger and Tonto". It was banned from radio and from record stores when it first came out (60s or 70s, I think). Also, for you young ones (i am 53), if you like Oscar Brown, you wil surely like The Last Poets and Gil Scott-Heron. peace! diane
The current generation have grown up with the government giving them all the important things in life on a plate. Education, housing, clean water, food, clothing and job prospects. But this has lead to a generation with a huge sense of entitlement who sneer at jobs that they see beneath them and would rather be given money for free. Reality tv and social media build a picture in individuals heads that they should be famous or at least have what others have without doing anything worthy for it.
when something seems like it will never reach irrelevance, i take it it is a message from God. that's my sentiments as far as this poem is concerned. TOO SAD INDEED!
@Thesongbird623 This is a poem about the human experience. Distant parents and teen pregnancy is not an invention of generation X. We like to think that the future is doomed, but in reality teen pregnancy rates are no different from the 50's and things like domestic and child abuse rates have gone down. Yeah there's a lot of angst, but I was just talking to my grandpa about his HS experience when segregation ended TALK ABOUT ANGST. Gen X is full of love, just need to open your eyes to see it.
@Glynnisable this poem isn't about honoring our elders this poem is about the results of having a child at too young of an age, and how no one cares about these children
He described my parents and their parents. My brothers and I broke the curse, but we still suffer greatly. This poem always gives me chills...
R.I.P Oscar Brown Jr. The world lost a tremenduos artist the day you passed away. Your greatness will forever be remembered through your poetry.
It's a very soothing feeling to know that such an old man sympathised with the younger generations.
This was my first introduction to this man, and still to this day he leaves me unable to talk. What a great man, I feel I am his greatest fan. He's simply amazing.
This man was one of the torchbearers for modern poetry. R.I.P. Oscar Brown Jr. we can only hope the children of children will, at the very least, turn out with voices as eloquent as your own.
I think of this poem whenever I’m having a rough patch when I’m at work teaching children much like Brother Oscar described here. They are my purpose.
Same ❤
Deep, really deep. He said so much in so little time.
"they beg for rescue and what do you say?" that line was great ever.
this man was an amazing musician and poet. I listen to his music along with Nina Simone almost daily.
His Def Poetry performance of "I Apologize" needs posting.
Such an eloquent poet. Thank you Oscar for being the voice that uttered a poem of so much fortified truth. THANKS for the upload. Respect to the children of children they cry out everyday and what'll you say!
Always poignant, always inspirational. The man could have single-handedly kept poetry alive for another generation. Thankfully, he had help. R.I.P. Oscar Brown Jr.
This guy has a certain style that nobody really usess anymore..
The A,B,B,A format of poetry... I love it, keeps it flowing nicely and the rhyme patterns sound good!
This poem is so powerful! I’m literally in tears. A beautiful but sad poem. A wordsmith! RIP ❤
This is real poetry!
It is so deep, real and raw.
Amazing
I really am not that into poetry, I actually had to check this out for class, but this is actually really powerful! It really shows how fucked up todays world is. I just wish Oscar Brown Jr. wasn't dead...
Definitely up there with Langston Hughes. Oscar is amongst my top five poets.
Yes, he nailed... He is a true legend and has changed my life
My favorite poem by him! "This Beach" on Def Poetry is also great.
Mr. Oscar Brown Jr. wrote lyrics to the brilliant blues composition--Miles Davis's "All Blues"--A powerfully beautiful, teaching song & piece.
This poem definitely true
I'm not lying, I cried when I watched this.
truth, passion, reality, a work of beauty and brilliance
This message falls on the deaf ears of young adults who desperately need a new direction in life...if only those who needed to hear this actually listened...such a shame, truly.
respect ............he is a great Poet and special one about children of children !!!
although this poem has a very clear and concise message, the way the words are spoken what we enjoy and that poem is top quality.
Dynamite man RIP my sir Brown. It was good learnign from you. Thanks for your teachings glad I was able to tell you in person.
It is about time that the Black and Latinos communities deal with this issue of children having children. This has such an effect on us when young people who are still children themselves, who can not take care of themselves, who are not educated enough to get a job outside of minimum wage for a life time of poverty can only give their children poverty in return. Socioeconomic status shows that most end up on welfare and government housing and never get off. It is time for a dramatic change.
This one and This Beach are my two favorites of all the ones I have seen on youtube.
Dame Oscar that was deep your gone and we weep, Im glade you've been set free. Were all children of children- God Bless
Powerful and ever so relevant!
Wow. Simply, wow.
Truer words rarely ever spoken
deep, true and very necessary..
his deliverance is so moving!
I have always respectewd and honoured your work. You are amazing!!! God (Allah) Bless you my brother.
Professor Shahid.
this man is a def poet and a wonderful conversationalist. meet him and you'll see
we are all these children no matter how young or old..and he realized IT
wow... so powerful
well the thing is the problem does exist and if young adults listened now then the problem would fade away, but the poem would remain as a reminder.
such a fantastic poem on the effects of systemic racism on Black and POC families (children)
I love his poetry.It's sad that i'm.just learning about him.I am also a poet ,but I don't compare to him.Our style differ.He's a great poet.
rest well king
so profound and true
great poem by a great poet
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Amazing!
Not that I don't like free flowing poems, but you gotta love a nice structured rhyming poem.
i know God got a great place for him because he's one great poet... RIP
but ya know God screams louder and more powerful than any negativity, and thats the greatest peace and natural beauty attainable
wow, really wished I could have seen him in person.
LEGEND.
made me cry
I LOVE this poem. We don't honour our elders enough, this is why we stay foolish for so long.
speechless
R.I.P Mr. Oscar
great poem, great performance...Rest in Peace
it's about collective responsibility and commitment, which is foreign/alien to those who want to individualize and "moralize" what's happening to our young people.
Thank you! I had heard "This Beach", which is amazing, but not this. Brilliant.
Powerful poetry
Wow...
Wow loved this !
one of chicagos best
this is deep !!
Perfect for what it is- Prayers
That was heavy... Thank you. Anne Marie ♥️ B. Beach😉😁
And today as yesterday...
They still beg to be rescued, and what do we say?
cuz people like that end up in the trunk...
no matter what people say about others ...be well known to yourself... be truthfull to your believes... and one day u smile of what u achieve;)
that was deep. RIP oscar
GoldenLibra:
yes I did, its touching when you understand and feel what he is saying.
man this poem really made me think
who in gods name woulld dislike this
does anyone have his "this beach" performance?
OMG I cried man.
Beautiful
That was a deep one
I'm so tired of reading a sea of comments that just say "deep" . That's obvious . Form an option , tell us how it made you feel and if it inspired thought . I want to know that words as beautiful as his can still move people , can still be understood .
imwatching 2018 march be
most legit poem syle poem instead of rap style poem on def poetry...
Great way to put it, thats exactly what it is a system, a machine. Someday maybe someone will stop it.
Hey Folks, Try to be on the lookout for another of his poems called "LOne Ranger and Tonto". It was banned from radio and from record stores when it first came out (60s or 70s, I think). Also, for you young ones (i am 53), if you like Oscar Brown, you wil surely like The Last Poets and Gil Scott-Heron.
peace!
diane
it's on the Tube
The current generation have grown up with the government giving them all the important things in life on a plate. Education, housing, clean water, food, clothing and job prospects. But this has lead to a generation with a huge sense of entitlement who sneer at jobs that they see beneath them and would rather be given money for free. Reality tv and social media build a picture in individuals heads that they should be famous or at least have what others have without doing anything worthy for it.
when something seems like it will never reach irrelevance, i take it it is a message from God. that's my sentiments as far as this poem is concerned.
TOO SAD INDEED!
He should read doctor seuss books out loud. I'm not demeaning this poem, he just has the voice for it.
Power
a fantastic man
Wow!
Damn.
Well done the Moor! Well done!
oh my lord...
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@Thesongbird623 This is a poem about the human experience. Distant parents and teen pregnancy is not an invention of generation X. We like to think that the future is doomed, but in reality teen pregnancy rates are no different from the 50's and things like domestic and child abuse rates have gone down. Yeah there's a lot of angst, but I was just talking to my grandpa about his HS experience when segregation ended TALK ABOUT ANGST. Gen X is full of love, just need to open your eyes to see it.
@briandee i think what he's saying is how they are already being brought up to fail in that respect.
A GREAT MAN!
@Glynnisable
this poem isn't about honoring our elders
this poem is about the results of having a child at too young of an age, and how no one cares about these children
Thanks.
Current culture
I'm here for you. That's what I say
'Trapped by adults, who fail them then jail them to hide the results' wow
I feel sorry for Amalia Ortiz ..How do you follow that.
wow
Thats deep...but sd and true