This may be one of the most relatable poems for a majority of ppl in this world. It takes someone who is truly mature (and still single) to understand that this poem is for those without another but they have themselves. AMAZING!
You can get a written copy in a book called Def Poetry Jam on Broadway and much more. OR you can google dating Myself Poetri and I am sure I saw a written copy of it online somewhere.
Poetri is honestly one of the reasons i fell in love with poetry ..real poetry deep poetry ..the type tht has the power to make yu laugh til it hurts or bring a tear to your eye..the stuff tht makes yu think the type tht makes yu wonder...i love poetry
Thank you Poetri for posting this. I have been looking for this poem for a long time here on youtube and couldn't find it. Now its finally here and I can watch it over and over again. This is my favorite one by you. I just love your stuff, keep up the good work.
You've been one of my favorite poets for years. I used to do "Krispy Kreme" for oratorical contests (and win!). Now "Dating Myself" is my new mantra. I loved it then and it's totally me today, ha.
Hahahaha best lines ever. "They say I should date somebody more like me, than, than me!!!!! It's not like I'm dating my cousin or something!! I looked it up!!!" Lmao.
There are many dope poets out there. So, I am sure no one is thinking that. lol. But, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that kind and warm compliment.
I got a girlfriend and my self-confidence still went up just watching this shit. Would not have even gotten her if I didn't have this guy's raw philosophy of knowing how to say "fuck opinions" throw yourself all the damn bones once in a while. Self-respect guys, breathe it til you die.
Awesome poem and very true. All the single people that are tired of going crazy trying to impress or make someone like you or even just looking for someone and not having any luck, well to hell with all those stuck up snobby people I'd rather date myself!!
I love this poem, but i think it has a hidden meaning. You have to date yourself before anyone else will want to date you! and to be able to put it into a comedy poem is AMAZING!!!
MY FAVE POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I use to recite this to my friends. :) Its so true and people hate to admit it, every1 is affriad of rejection, but at the same time, "who is more like me than... ME!... I already talk to myself..."
This poem so far is my fave! I love your comic views on life. The obvious comments people don't say but we all think. you are what my mom says I am. A straight shooter. shootin' from the hip. keep it up! oh yeah and love the downy commercial! lol
I'm 17 and what I realize is most people of my age don't apperciate poetry. But damn i sure do. they are missing out. and Poetri you are one of my faviortes. Do you have any more poems?
lol i love this poem its so real. And he's right. Whenever you're in a relationship or waiting for someone, doesn't it seem like people become more attracted to you and you can't do a damn thing about it XD
I used to AND still do go to the movies by myself ALLLLLLLLLL THE TIME! I just went to see Superman by myself two days ago.
Can I come along now?
This may be one of the most relatable poems for a majority of ppl in this world. It takes someone who is truly mature (and still single) to understand that this poem is for those without another but they have themselves. AMAZING!
You can get a written copy in a book called Def Poetry Jam on Broadway and much more. OR you can google dating Myself Poetri and I am sure I saw a written copy of it online somewhere.
Poetri is honestly one of the reasons i fell in love with poetry ..real poetry deep poetry ..the type tht has the power to make yu laugh til it hurts or bring a tear to your eye..the stuff tht makes yu think the type tht makes yu wonder...i love poetry
I always loved your work especially your piece on "money".
Thank you
dark but funny, can relate myself till the last word .
Whenever a girl does me wrong, I come back to this video and think how better I'm off without them...
Remembered this poem today after about a year since the last time I listened to it. Looked it up again and damn, I still love it so much.
100% truth
Definitely right now in life. Got to learn to love and appreciate yourself first before you can fully someone else.
You know that's right!
One of my FAVES, EVER! Used to use this poem when I produced a poetry contest at a library. the teens LOVED it so much! :) He is ADORABLE!
I can't stop watching. Well-delivered and very funny, and I really love how straightforward and basic the message is. Amazing. Thank you!
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a thousand likes! love your fusion of funny, realness, depth, and insight. the one about monsters in the stomach--classic!
This is so cute. "I don't know why i didn't of this before..."
lol
You are more than too kind. Thank you soooo much for putting a smile on my face on this day. i surely needed.
Always GREAT Poetri!! I miss you and the Rest at Da Lounge!!! Much LOve LG
Thank you so very much for putting a smile on my face. Bless you & your talents!!!
"i mean, i already talk to myself. so i know we're gonna have great conversations." rofl.
oh my goodness this is highlarious!!! I love it to the extreme dude no lie keep it up sir! definitely one of my favorites
Nice work, bro. Keep it up and stay strong. Peace
I spend way too much time watching different artists from Def Jam, but you're one of the best here man, keep it up.
He's such a teddy bear lol!! I love it
I randomly thought about this piece and had to come back.💯🤣
funny and sooo true!!!! That was perfect!! Love it!
Wow! Thank you. I mean, I think thank you. If by this you mean, you are reciting one of my poems, i am truly honored.
Thank you Poetri for posting this. I have been looking for this poem for a long time here on youtube and couldn't find it. Now its finally here and I can watch it over and over again. This is my favorite one by you. I just love your stuff, keep up the good work.
You've been one of my favorite poets for years. I used to do "Krispy Kreme" for oratorical contests (and win!). Now "Dating Myself" is my new mantra. I loved it then and it's totally me today, ha.
In Poetry class we have to recite one of our favorite poems- guess what I'm doing :D !
That last line is the best! Good shit.
Good stuff here, "I plan to be with myself to the very end, or until someone better comes along" The best part
Wow, how fantastic! And from the mitten, no less. Represent :)
Had to come back here after 13 years of seeing it.. class
THank you!!!
Dam this is like one of the best poems ive heard,and dam it discribes me like 100%
Oh god, this is sheer brilliance! Haha!
Hahahaha best lines ever. "They say I should date somebody more like me, than, than me!!!!! It's not like I'm dating my cousin or something!! I looked it up!!!" Lmao.
this was friggin hilarious it was just as funny as the crispy creme piece great stuff!
yay! Thank you for blessing me with your words. I appreciate it.
I have saw this video soo many times, love the humor and presentation.. Keep up da good work..
Greetings from my apartment in Hollywood and thank you so much for listening to my poem.
Goes to show that the best way to fall in love with someone is to love yourself first. ^_^ I love his sense of humor. Definetly a favorite.
Love this poem...I'm learning to love myself too.
Greeting from France. Loved the poem.
I love this poem it makes my day lol
that made me smile lol i like his sence of humor
A shining example of what i want to become. Thank you for being so awesome.
aww this poem was so funny!! lol
the way you recited it was sooo adorable =D
There are many dope poets out there. So, I am sure no one is thinking that. lol. But, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that kind and warm compliment.
OMG!! I love this poem! Poetri is so fine! lol I fell in love with him [you] when I saw Def Poetry on Broadway! Good stuff!
Very creative delivery, I enjoyed your presentation!
I cried i was laughing soo hard. This was just AWESOME!!! LOVED IT!
Very, very good job. I'm officially a fan.
I got a girlfriend and my self-confidence still went up just watching this shit. Would not have even gotten her if I didn't have this guy's raw philosophy of knowing how to say "fuck opinions" throw yourself all the damn bones once in a while. Self-respect guys, breathe it til you die.
as funny as this is there is an excellent message in this....thank you for this!
i like that, it put a smile on my face.
Needed this thanks poetri.
LMAO...I love this guy! I first saw him on that show where the families switched races, so talented I hope my poetry can become that good one day!
That was absolutely fantastic!!
lol that was cool....that lifted my spirits
Your poetry blows me away. You should make a wikipedia page since you're mentioned on the def poetry page.
Seems a lot more like a humorous monologue than a poem tbh.
Thats what a lot of Poetry/spoken word is...its expression how ever you bring it to life. Thanks for listening.
GENIUS! I LOVE THIS
poetri, can't thank you enough for making this.
haha i reeeeally loved this..yes poetri!
This is awesome :-) I'd love to see you perform live!!!
That was funny! Poetri I've been watching you since Krispy Kream on Def Jam. Keep up the good work.
one of the first pieces i saw that inspired me to start writing...
lol. You are silly. Thank you for liking my poem.
love this! very clever!
This is so good. Had me laughing in the library :P
This guy came to my school today, this guy's the man
I'm definately subbing to hear awesome poems like this
Best idea I've ever heard. I'm going to start dating myself!
I watch Poetri and Taylor Mali as much as I can. Basically every day.
this is my favorite.
2day is my first time hearing him and i already subscibed
Awesome poem and very true. All the single people that are tired of going crazy trying to impress or make someone like you or even just looking for someone and not having any luck, well to hell with all those stuck up snobby people I'd rather date myself!!
I understand this poem so well. LOL!
I love this poem, but i think it has a hidden meaning. You have to date yourself before anyone else will want to date you! and to be able to put it into a comedy poem is AMAZING!!!
MY FAVE POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I use to recite this to my friends. :) Its so true and people hate to admit it, every1 is affriad of rejection, but at the same time, "who is more like me than... ME!... I already talk to myself..."
i love this...and i cn relate to the words! well, i guess i am mi soulmate, im stack wit me 4eternity or until sum1 better comes along
it doesn't matter who you are with, or who you are not with. end of the day, there is always yourself. you will always have you. you are not alone.
i luv this sooo much and with fb doinf the couple week thing i been putting up my birth date im putting thsi up hes wicked incredible.
Love this
And I’m not even that big of a poetry fan
Thank you!
This poem so far is my fave! I love your comic views on life. The obvious comments people don't say but we all think. you are what my mom says I am. A straight shooter. shootin' from the hip. keep it up! oh yeah and love the downy commercial! lol
my favorite poem ever...
was smiling and laughing through the whole thing
poetri, you're too cute
So damn true! Love yo self!
Thank you. That was a pleasant comment to read.
he is so cute, i love the way his teeth look....hella adorable
Wow...I really love this, Its so creative when you think about it...Hot!
ahahahahhaha THIS IS SWEEET! mad respect for this guy
HA HA, I liked that...good one. Love yourself first.
Hahaha.. this is the kind of stuff that motivates me into writing.
TOO TRUE. loved it!
Poetry is poetry. I love this video. I can respect this as a fellow writer
I'm 17 and what I realize is most people of my age don't apperciate poetry. But damn i sure do. they are missing out. and Poetri you are one of my faviortes. Do you have any more poems?
ROFLMAO!!! Now THIS guy has got the right idea! LMAO!
my new dating strategy tell everyone im dating someone and the ladies will come in flocks
fantastic, haha, ohman
do you have an mp3 of this somewhere? I wanna download it, badly.
lol i love this poem its so real. And he's right. Whenever you're in a relationship or waiting for someone, doesn't it seem like people become more attracted to you and you can't do a damn thing about it XD