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OCD. An incredibly moving poem.

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TNORTS
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A friend showed me this poem today. Give it a listen. I found it to be very powerful and thought at least a few of you guys would enjoy it as well.


Aug 14 2013 1:12AM
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TNORTS
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If this is a repost I apologize in advance. I used the search bar and found nothing but the search bar kind of blows as we all know.
Aug 14 2013 1:13AM
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elinde
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I saw this a few days ago, really powerful poem. I enjoyed thoroughly.
Aug 14 2013 11:30AM
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CaptainObvious.
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I was moved.





Now I'm over here.
Aug 14 2013 12:04PM
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Caspaaa
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poetry =/= spoken word


as someone who writes poetry i'm not quite a fan of spoken word stuff. some of it can be incredibly moving, but most of it just makes me want to punch the person. spoken word is simply stressing certain syllables and words in order to accentuate the meaning of what you're saying. it's much less about word choice and diction than written poetry is.

yes yes i know, people who do spoken word write it down first so TECHNICALLY it is poetry, but it's poetry that is created with the speaking in mind much less than the actual writing.
Aug 14 2013 12:18PM
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Caspaaa
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but before i get shit on, that was very powerful. that's one of the few spoken word pieces i've enjoyed. what i said above usually applies to people doing spoken word about race or political issues.
Aug 14 2013 12:22PM
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