You don't understand the level this shit hit me at. My father also was deported, leaving my mother to raise us both. However, because of my mother's hard work she got diagnosed with cancer and this March will be three years since since she left us and fuck this shit. I won't be another statistic. I'll fucking achieve all my dreams and this government will regret ever fucking up my childhood like they did. I applaud her so much because I know the kind of pain she is experiencing and she said it more eloquently than I could ever dream of.
i hope you achieve all that you want and more sister... sorry that your childhood was robbed from you ... very heartbreaking hearing hers and your story..
As a Mexican immigrant with undocumented parents, this kind of shit still keeps me up at night. Even tho they've never been deported. And yet i never thought it is still somehow easier for us cause we're right next door. I can't imagine how much harder it'd be for them
So potent. So powerful. Hard to comprehend the logic behind this action from the immigration department. Bigger problems than a hard working family trying to get by. I wonder if they ever stop and just say why?
we do stop and just say, "why"? she is right ; statistics. Immigration is a job that cannot be done with your heart. It's always the bystanders that suffer the most.
As a 2nd generation immigrant, this really hits home. It's funny how a nation of immigrants acts like they were here first or some shit. Fuck the American dream.
I am soooo loving you, I don't even know how #i ended up here but I have sat here ignoring my work and just watching all your videos... Proudly Green White Green
I’m not black but as a Mexican child that had they’re dad deported at a young age, hearing this poem is heart breaking for as my father tried to get back to me and my family while crossing the boarder, he drowned and passed away.
I cry of your separation determination mother's love strength... Your Father. Non-Negating. The country that gave your father the chance to dream this, in the home of the brave still exist the people who died, tried so much of what was wrong is still. so much always to be changed, so many works through the chains, of ignorance bonded to fear, for who can deny the love of a father that existed before any boundary or border, countries where people can't drink the... really isn't the point... are we working within what is currently standing? or knocking it down- creating something new... not America. Not America?
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Speechless. You ever find something you didn't even know you were missing? 'Cause that's what this poem was for me.
You don't understand the level this shit hit me at. My father also was deported, leaving my mother to raise us both. However, because of my mother's hard work she got diagnosed with cancer and this March will be three years since since she left us and fuck this shit. I won't be another statistic. I'll fucking achieve all my dreams and this government will regret ever fucking up my childhood like they did. I applaud her so much because I know the kind of pain she is experiencing and she said it more eloquently than I could ever dream of.
i hope you achieve all that you want and more sister... sorry that your childhood was robbed from you ... very heartbreaking hearing hers and your story..
Gabriela Cruz how are you?
I hope you are doing good and achieving your dreams.
THE BEST THING SINCE MAYA ANGELOU
As a Mexican immigrant with undocumented parents, this kind of shit still keeps me up at night. Even tho they've never been deported. And yet i never thought it is still somehow easier for us cause we're right next door. I can't imagine how much harder it'd be for them
😣 “y’all took my daddy from me”
“And she refused to take it cuz her heart was breaking “ 😢 I -I couldn’t damn
Beautifully spoken words from a beautiful woman. Bravo.
So potent. So powerful. Hard to comprehend the logic behind this action from the immigration department. Bigger problems than a hard working family trying to get by. I wonder if they ever stop and just say why?
we do stop and just say, "why"? she is right ; statistics. Immigration is a job that cannot be done with your heart. It's always the bystanders that suffer the most.
Her and Javon Johnson are my absolute favorite.
Sorryitsmya me too.
Sorryitsmya listen to Joseph cape heart I discovered him today and I’m in love
As a fellow Nigerian, I’m so proud !🇳🇬❤️
So much pain can create such beautiful art. Hope she's reunited with her father soon.
As a 2nd generation immigrant, this really hits home. It's funny how a nation of immigrants acts like they were here first or some shit. Fuck the American dream.
Tears. This is amazing. So much pain, but so much eloquence.
So amazing. She is definitely a favorite poet of mine.
"Ma gba oju e" - I'll slap your face.
"Kilowi" - What did you say?
thats wrong, "Ma gba oju e" means "don't take your eyes off him"
This hit me so hard, the tears are flowing.
This is so heartbreaking my heart goes out to her and her family!!! It's so despicable to break apart a family like that.
Damn. I love this girl.
This is one of the greatest poems I have seen in a while!
She is one of my favorite ❤ writers
morgan butler i took an online course with her! She's amazing
I am soooo loving you, I don't even know how #i ended up here but I have sat here ignoring my work and just watching all your videos... Proudly Green White Green
Your words are so powerful, if this wasn't your story you made it as if it were. Keep slamming I love it
*single tear*
Endless tears
They say sticks and stones can break your bones but not having a father will break your soul
This is why I will always look up to you Porsha!!! I love you!
Beautiful
Almost put me into tears
Everyone should watch this, especially now. What a genius she is and how fortunate we are to experience it.
Each word counts. It's amazing, SHE's amazing.
THIS IS A DROP MIC KIND OF POEM
Teach me to write like that!
whitney overley i took an online course with her! She's amazing
I absolutely love and hurt for this poem
I can relate in so many ways, I felt her pain and anger.
Tears welled up in my eyes! I hope you can be reunited with your father soon Porsha! I can't even imagine that pain.
This is so powerful and wonderful! Wow!
I love her, the truth couldn't have been said any better.
Still My Favorite❣
A dreamer. I love you and your poetry. Thank you for sharing
Wow. This gives me chills. This lady is amazing!
She has me in tears. I love it
Beautiful. Powerful.
One of my favorite things about her poems is the things she chooses to rhyme and how she chooses to rhyme them. I just... wow
LOVE THIS!!
POWERFUL!
Wow she's Nigerian like me❤️
This left me speechless
Oh my God! So powerful!!! Heartbreaking....Thank you for sharing this.
Such a beautiful poem and really well spoken
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
All the feels
Oh god
Lol great way to start a morning
Raw and powerful. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself.
Preach my sister amen preach
Incredible, i hope to meet you someday darling
omg. I'm speechless.
AMAZING
Damn that hit home for me. I have family some West Africa as well I'm just extra blessed to have mine with me . Great poem
Wow.....just wow...
I love her 😍😍😍
Wow. So touching. Sorry
Her voice. Yes ma'am.
Shit is just so wrong... How can anybody possibly justify doing this to a family?
Okay..
I don't understand how a country made up of immigrants is so resistant to immigrants.
+Catherine Johnson exactly!
+Catherine Johnson took the words right out of my mouth
***** Get your head out of your arse. People aren't equivalent to property.
I’m not black but as a Mexican child that had they’re dad deported at a young age, hearing this poem is heart breaking for as my father tried to get back to me and my family while crossing the boarder, he drowned and passed away.
cried
Powerful
so deep.... I'm speechless
Real family ya!
Power.
Just realized this could have been my dad and I.
I cry of your separation determination mother's love strength... Your Father. Non-Negating. The country that gave your father the chance to dream this, in the home of the brave still exist the people who died, tried so much of what was wrong is still. so much always to be changed, so many works through the chains, of ignorance bonded to fear, for who can deny the love of a father that existed before any boundary or border, countries where people can't drink the... really isn't the point... are we working within what is currently standing? or knocking it down- creating something new... not America. Not America?
Perfect
Love
That ending rly got me
Girl if you don't talk that shit!💯💯💯💯🗣
this speech drop me off the show
Wow
aww😭😭😭😭
🇳🇬 me too
🇳🇬 Wow
😭🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Damn
work it....
Ong I didn't know she was yoruba ayeeee
❤🇳🇬
Replay
2:26 I can't catch what she says. Can someone help? She's amazing and I want to know every word💖
Those sentences are not in English. They are in the language Yoruba.
It is translated as "what did you say?"
Jesus Christ is coming and Jesus loves you let’s turn to Jesus
Can’t say the f word anywhere else, but since it’s poetry it’s okay...
sooo.. why didn’t yall go to Nigeria with daddy then?
b xo not the point dummy
b xo You must was gone pay for all of that. It is not easy to move from continent to continent like that.
So good. Tears in my eyes