"If I ever hear you promise my little sister you'll treat her like a princess, you better build that fucking castle." I love this line more than words can describe.
I love how she clearly elucidates how she doesn't care about race/ethnicity, religion, or educational background, but she cares about whether your actions back up your words and claims, she cares about your character over your socially measured accomplishments/the "perfect guy" according to society.
I'm a big brother and I love this! Especially the line about fighting to earn your trust. Some people don't get that. They just see the family as the enemy. When they should realise that the family has loved the girl unconditionally all her life, and if you do the same, they will love you as well. Fight to earn their respect, prove that you are trustworthy and that you're not just trying to get laid... and in return they will help you whenever you need it. Her dad will teach you how to repair that beautiful convertible that he keeps hidden under a tarp like a precious treasure (And who knows? If it turns out his daughter is the one, that car may be the one that takes you to the place that you propose and you might even be the one driving it!), her mother will teach you how to cook something more complicated than scrambled eggs and will teach you how to make her daughter's favourite meals "Just like mom makes it", her brother will invite you to play video games with him and his mates, join you in a few rounds of horrifically sung karaoke and her sister... Well we all know what the sister will do now. Here's to the families that watch out for each other... but aren't afraid to give some people a chance to make the family... smile a little wider, the home a little warmer and the days... a little better.
So I'm talking to this guy and we aren't dating yet, and my older sister posted this on facebook and tagged me in it! This is why I love her, because she loves me!
My little sister is 7 years younger than me, she doesn't talk to me either because I don't talk to her either. The thing is, it doesn't mean I wouldn't like talking to her. Maybe your own big sister might want to talk to you?
my sister 2 years older than me. she never did really talk to me I meet a new friend and she 2 years older than me too and to me she is the big sister I want I really have not told her BC it's dumb
Sara Michelle just because she doesn't talk to you much doesn't mean she doesn't care about you when it comes to things like boys and life if she's a good sister she will give the world up for you to live a good life have a man appreciates you I know this because I have a little sister
I'm writing this down to give to the boy that my 15 year old sister just started dating. I love this poem, and I plan on giving it to every boy she starts dating for the rest of our lives. Great work, Brenda Kent.
Im an older sister, im 19 and shes 2... i cant wait to get into slam poetry when i start university in the fall.. thanks Brenda/ ill be showing her this someday! Youre inspiring!
Thanks Naomi! Very glad you've enjoyed watching this :) I definitely recommend getting involved in the slam poetry community. It's a super enriching experience!
I'm not sure if you didn't really breath properly or of your voice is shaky or if you were going to cry lol. But the "letter" or poem is super touching and lovely.
As an older sister, with two younger sisters, who I am 10+ years older than, this poem made me cry. But seriously to my sisters future significant other: I was training headshots before you could walk. I was preparing the “Are you ready to date my sister” quiz before you could even speak. I decided I would protect her at all costs as soon as I saw her for the first time at the hospital. I will teach her everything. So don’t you dare hurt her.
This reminds me of my best friends boyfriend (her first) There's no way they would be going out without me agreeing with her that he is worthy of her time.
I'm six years older than my little sister, and she's just entered middle school.. She's becoming a teen, so she'll likely have a boyfriend before I know it. Or girlfriend. Or partner(s). Whatever. But this poem makes excellent points.
I don't have any sisters, I am the only girl with two brothers and I wish one of them would be that protective over me. They both lie when they say they care, I know it's a lies cause many times they cause the pain
Silvia Segoviano I'm the only girl from 4 children, there's 3 boys. I have no girlfriend's, so I can somewhat relate. My youngest brother gives me hugs and asks my mom to go get me Chinese food, and chocolate
I have a little brother and two little sisters and a mom, a dad, and a step dad Who don't care about gf's or bf's But I fucking do and my pocketknife is ready
i'm not very threatening looking but i am a badass over protective sister who will kill a lion for her sister my sister is my best friend and if anyone tries to date her and breaks her heart she is physically stronger but i am a feminist sass machine who will break u i'm 10 years older and love my sister so boy or girl you should watch out i don't have maternal instincts i have sister sences
"If I ever hear you promise my little sister you'll treat her like a princess, you better build that fucking castle." I love this line more than words can describe.
TheLunaOne Its was powerful to me too
I love how she clearly elucidates how she doesn't care about race/ethnicity, religion, or educational background, but she cares about whether your actions back up your words and claims, she cares about your character over your socially measured accomplishments/the "perfect guy" according to society.
As a fellow big sister, I love this so much
Thank you! So glad it resonates with other older sisters :)
right. I don't want my sisters to go out with guys who are complete losers
tyhad same im 9 years older then my sis i guard her with my life
tyhad I agree
tyhad me to
Mentally prepared myself before meeting my girlfriends family by listening to this. Thanks for this!
Haha you're so welcome! Best of luck :)
I'm a big brother and I love this! Especially the line about fighting to earn your trust. Some people don't get that. They just see the family as the enemy. When they should realise that the family has loved the girl unconditionally all her life, and if you do the same, they will love you as well. Fight to earn their respect, prove that you are trustworthy and that you're not just trying to get laid... and in return they will help you whenever you need it.
Her dad will teach you how to repair that beautiful convertible that he keeps hidden under a tarp like a precious treasure (And who knows? If it turns out his daughter is the one, that car may be the one that takes you to the place that you propose and you might even be the one driving it!), her mother will teach you how to cook something more complicated than scrambled eggs and will teach you how to make her daughter's favourite meals "Just like mom makes it", her brother will invite you to play video games with him and his mates, join you in a few rounds of horrifically sung karaoke and her sister... Well we all know what the sister will do now.
Here's to the families that watch out for each other... but aren't afraid to give some people a chance to make the family... smile a little wider, the home a little warmer and the days... a little better.
I am a big sister of 2 little sisters and I absolutely love this
so you know how scary it is to think she might have a bf some day
kyra adams I have 3 younger sisters, I'm scared for the day she gets her heart broken :(
Alexis Scott two sisters and a brother send help
So I'm talking to this guy and we aren't dating yet, and my older sister posted this on facebook and tagged me in it! This is why I love her, because she loves me!
Haha that made me chuckle. Glad to see older sisters are sharing this poem around :)
Bee Kent lol
My sister is 7 years older than me. She barely talks to me. I need this big sister program thing
My little sister is 7 years younger than me, she doesn't talk to me either because I don't talk to her either. The thing is, it doesn't mean I wouldn't like talking to her. Maybe your own big sister might want to talk to you?
my sister 2 years older than me. she never did really talk to me I meet a new friend and she 2 years older than me too and to me she is the big sister I want I really have not told her BC it's dumb
Sara Michelle just because she doesn't talk to you much doesn't mean she doesn't care about you when it comes to things like boys and life if she's a good sister she will give the world up for you to live a good life have a man appreciates you I know this because I have a little sister
Sara Michelle aw that sucks. My sister is only 2 years older than me so we're pretty good.
Sara Michelle she cares and thanks all this she just doesn't care to express it till she does have to kill somebody it's like the big sister code
I'm writing this down to give to the boy that my 15 year old sister just started dating. I love this poem, and I plan on giving it to every boy she starts dating for the rest of our lives. Great work, Brenda Kent.
Im an older sister, im 19 and shes 2... i cant wait to get into slam poetry when i start university in the fall.. thanks Brenda/ ill be showing her this someday! Youre inspiring!
Thanks Naomi! Very glad you've enjoyed watching this :) I definitely recommend getting involved in the slam poetry community. It's a super enriching experience!
My little sister just sent this to me, and told me to memorize this and send a video to her...so she can show it to her future bfs lol!
i want a sister like her!!!!!!! such a good poem!
This. I'm ten years older than my little sister and I love this so much.
Nobody Special Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I'm the oldest of 10, 5 of those young ones being girls and 4 being boys. I love this poem so much.
damn. props to your mom haha
OrieJai Thank you! Really glad you liked it :)
are you sure your name isn't Angelica Schuyler?
Sutherland Isabelle THATS WHAT I THOUGHT WHEN I CLICKED THIS
I love my sister more than anything in this life/you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
"if i ever hear you promise you'll treat my little sister like a princess, you better build that fucking castle" i actually love this
This reminds me so much of the relationship my older sister and I have.
Cheyanne Campbell I'm glad you were able to connect with the piece :) Thanks for watching!
Hearing this reminds me so much of my big brother it's exactly how he would react to the situation
I'm not sure if you didn't really breath properly or of your voice is shaky or if you were going to cry lol. But the "letter" or poem is super touching and lovely.
I love this poem so much. Sent it to my best friend who talks like this about me ever so much. Absolulty beautiful, keep up the work lovely.
As an older sister, with two younger sisters, who I am 10+ years older than, this poem made me cry.
But seriously to my sisters future significant other:
I was training headshots before you could walk. I was preparing the “Are you ready to date my sister” quiz before you could even speak. I decided I would protect her at all costs as soon as I saw her for the first time at the hospital. I will teach her everything. So don’t you dare hurt her.
This reminds me of my best friends boyfriend (her first)
There's no way they would be going out without me agreeing with her that he is worthy of her time.
I love this. Hopefully this link exists when my girls get their email addresses when they are 16. it's being sent to them.
I'm a little sister and I feel like this shows me and my older sister
i love this very much. i am a poet too. i love this poet lady
kamanja karanja Thank you! :)
I'm a big sister, but of two brothers. But, I am still ready to protect them and give their significant other the big speech
I LOVE MY SISTER MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS LIFE, I WILL CHOOSE HER HAPPINESS OVER MINE EVERY TIRE!
I'm sorry. I will leave. Permenantly.
Later.
As an older sister, this is insanely true.
This is gorgeous. I feel like I am going to do this to my cousins boyfriends and girlfriends.
Danielle Mamaril Thank you! Haha well, somebody has got to keep them in check ;)
Bee Kent I did write my own poem for my cousin's future girlfriend
+keksomlat I just wrote it in my journals
My sisters are 7 and 5 years older then me and this is their new favorite slam poem
*accidently illegally downloads*
same
thats so horrible! me: *whispers* HOW DO YOU DO THAT?
She said she wanted to post. IT sooner
this is perfect.
That last line is easily my favorite.
As the oldest of 4 and a big sister to 3 little brothers I can relate to this
I'm a big sister to two and I love this
I don't have a little sister but I have little cousin who I will treat like one when it comes to boys.
I wish I had had a big sister like this 💜
I'm six years older than my little sister, and she's just entered middle school.. She's becoming a teen, so she'll likely have a boyfriend before I know it. Or girlfriend. Or partner(s). Whatever. But this poem makes excellent points.
My older cousin sent me this cause she's like my sister, it was cute
I never knew there was slam poetry that's non-aggressive and actually funny
they're definitely out there!
This made me feel awkward because I actually told these same things to my sister's first boyfriend.
As a little sister I’m terrified. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Could someone write the words in the comments
I don't have any sisters, I am the only girl with two brothers and I wish one of them would be that protective over me. They both lie when they say they care, I know it's a lies cause many times they cause the pain
I'm sorry
Silvia Segoviano I'm the only girl from 4 children, there's 3 boys. I have no girlfriend's, so I can somewhat relate. My youngest brother gives me hugs and asks my mom to go get me Chinese food, and chocolate
Silvia Segoviano 100% same!
Might write one for my little brothers future girlfriend
Definitely taking notes
Where can I get the words for this one???
I don't have a sister at all. But I do have a little cousin and this is my message to any boy that may b with ger
So so true
Wow
Birat Gautam Thanks :)
*ending*
Person: Nice
Me: Me too, stranger, me too.
To my real little sister and to those that are adopted that are my friends in sorority sisters
I have 2 little sisters, and one of which already has a boyfriend. I can totally relate to this!!
I'm 10 years older than my sister and she is my baby and I actually have planned this alllll out
im the younger sister but i still threaten my older sisters boyfriends :D
I wish I had her for a big sister..... instead I have a twin brother
I feel sad for not having a sister :(
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH my trans brother sent this to my boyfriend
my little sisters are twins. this will be fun. 😂
Adopted sisters and etc. .like Sorority sisters also or younger friends. .GET THE MESSAGE GUYS
I have a little brother and two little sisters and a mom, a dad, and a step dad Who don't care about gf's or bf's
But I fucking do and my pocketknife is ready
I have 3 younger sisters
YOU WELCOME...
Sorry but that hat at the end though
I'm the oldest of 6 girls
Aarin Burt I wish you luck
leelee S thank you!
you better bulid that fucking castle
i'm not very threatening looking but i am a badass over protective sister who will kill a lion for her sister my sister is my best friend and if anyone tries to date her and breaks her heart she is physically stronger but i am a feminist sass machine who will break u i'm 10 years older and love my sister so boy or girl you should watch out i don't have maternal instincts i have sister sences
When my sister is older, I'm totally doing this to him a.k.a my sister's future boyfriend
Yes for my sister and her boyfriend
dude imma be watching you you hurt her ill break you...
as a fallow big sister I LOVE DIS
and if she hurts him?
"The poor boy that didn't believe in feminism" I'm a girl and don't 😂😂
why?
most likely because it's trash
Or get out of my COUNTRY instead get out of my house