Rudy Francisco - I want to write a poem

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  • @Allmenmilk
    @Allmenmilk11 ай бұрын

    “i want to write a poem so beautiful my parents start to agree” impacted me in a way that will follow me into every next year

  • @hazel2172
    @hazel2172 Жыл бұрын

    They never saw me coming, but I'll make sure they grieve, when I leave. 🎤🔥🔥

  • @raquel4poet

    @raquel4poet

    Жыл бұрын

    Mmmm yes *snaps*

  • @apoetproses3273
    @apoetproses3273 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy Francisco: the best poet Button Poetry has or ever will have. Full stop. The man's words are like a breath of fresh air.

  • @jules.17

    @jules.17

    Жыл бұрын

    Listen to to some of Ariana Brown and Ebony Stewart’s pieces. They’re also great!

  • @oliviathomas8784

    @oliviathomas8784

    Жыл бұрын

    Blyle Baird also has really nice work

  • @coldlasagna

    @coldlasagna

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry but Anis Mojgani is one of the greatest poets in the last 100 years. Rudy is incredible as well.

  • @MK-mi6ws

    @MK-mi6ws

    11 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @MyLittleDiaryInc
    @MyLittleDiaryInc5 ай бұрын

    "They didn't see me coming, but I'll make sure they grieve when I leave." no further questions your honor!

  • @ButtonPoetry

    @ButtonPoetry

    5 ай бұрын

    Hahahaha amazing!

  • @strawberriez0
    @strawberriez0 Жыл бұрын

    I hope he knows just how much he’s inspired us since Day 1! ❤️

  • @lurethomas5692
    @lurethomas5692 Жыл бұрын

    His poem reaches the deepest part of my soul with words

  • @sandra-ze8xk
    @sandra-ze8xk Жыл бұрын

    So thought provoking. This is true poetry!!!

  • @EarthPoets
    @EarthPoets Жыл бұрын

    I write simple rhymes, but Rudy takes it beyond the next level to the stratosphere. How I wish I could enlist him in the fight to end animal abuse. Perhaps if I watch him enough, some of his magic will rub off on me, I sincerely hope so 😎. ♫ Rudy's on a train to my brain, half way down the line. I know he's gonna get there, but it needs time ♫

  • @ladyinluv110
    @ladyinluv110 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Rudy never misses. 😢

  • @ella.o.8685
    @ella.o.868510 ай бұрын

    He is my role model when it comes to spoken poetry. He is the one that made me get attracted to spoken poetry. I wish I could meet him one day

  • @tjgwaziwa9463
    @tjgwaziwa9463 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy dropping just made my day 10 times better

  • @stephenwhite1473
    @stephenwhite1473 Жыл бұрын

    Fastest I’ve ever tapped on a KZread notification is when Rudy’s name popped up

  • @lurethomas5692

    @lurethomas5692

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @tineputzeys

    @tineputzeys

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @altanida1097
    @altanida1097 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy I can tell you I will never forget you and your writings. I’ve been following you for almost 9 years now, and I will continue to read your writings until I pass ❤️

  • @patiance6904
    @patiance6904 Жыл бұрын

    Saw this live and he said it was his first poem and I wanna cry its so good.

  • @marcelrodriguez9380
    @marcelrodriguez9380 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy is a genius!!

  • @christhepostmanpoet6618
    @christhepostmanpoet6618 Жыл бұрын

    This beautiful poem has it all ! Humour with a deep deep message Rhyming rhythm give it music and groove It would be good to see it written on the page - to see the shapes of the words Writing done this well has a tingle factor It makes you feel physically good ! I wish I could write this well !

  • @wandilepepping6349
    @wandilepepping6349 Жыл бұрын

    If emotions were words then those words would be Rudy Francisco

  • @fomorekontent83
    @fomorekontent83 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love Rudy. He is my favourite poet of all time. @ButtonPoetry gotta release more long versions of his recitals ❤😇

  • @AnupreetBhuyar
    @AnupreetBhuyar7 ай бұрын

    Wont ever forget you rudy❤❤

  • @TotalShredHead
    @TotalShredHead Жыл бұрын

    rudy, your work inspires me everyday.

  • @prince_of_arts
    @prince_of_arts Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reviving this poem. A poem that I have seen its older version. POEM!

  • @ezekiallawrence6228
    @ezekiallawrence6228 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy's poem is by all means a work of art but I just feel like when he did it at high tech high school 12 years ago it just felt more sincere like you could feel his heart and soul in the words he spoke

  • @ATLGaGirl09
    @ATLGaGirl09 Жыл бұрын

    I'll NEVER not love this man and what he left on the mic. ❤

  • @winnieahabwe2753
    @winnieahabwe2753 Жыл бұрын

    My great great grandkids and generations after will read my journals and know that i was lucky enough to exist and actually live at the same time Rudy did.

  • @tundealan3524
    @tundealan3524 Жыл бұрын

    You're just great with words Ruby. You're an inspiration.

  • @MrHammer102
    @MrHammer102 Жыл бұрын

    This brother is amazing on a level I've not seen and I've been around. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kamompoko
    @kamompoko Жыл бұрын

    I cried ...this is beautiful 🥰

  • @joymbugua2416
    @joymbugua2416 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽 I know a couple of his poems by heart, and I've listened to all of them. I would reeeeally love to hear more from him 💯💯

  • @roderickwarjri1063
    @roderickwarjri1063 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rudy ❤

  • @mayadavis877
    @mayadavis877 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite poets.👏🏾

  • @asmaao3627
    @asmaao36278 ай бұрын

    wow. this is literally what runs through my head when I write, but the way he penned it was beautiful

  • @aniyahb.13
    @aniyahb.13 Жыл бұрын

    I love him sm!!!

  • @ArthurVerron
    @ArthurVerron9 ай бұрын

    Amazing! I felt that journey all the way through! Fantastic!

  • @rebeccaachu
    @rebeccaachu Жыл бұрын

    Rudy will always be a fave. 🖤

  • @osmundmillion3299
    @osmundmillion3299 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy is just soooooo talented

  • @lezly-lola
    @lezly-lola Жыл бұрын

    You are the best, Rudy 😊

  • @jenniferharris61
    @jenniferharris61 Жыл бұрын

    I adore him. ❤

  • @cynthiaosiemi4802
    @cynthiaosiemi4802 Жыл бұрын

    I've missed Rudy

  • @miradouliez850
    @miradouliez850 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful! touching!

  • @bimboodekunle4296
    @bimboodekunle4296 Жыл бұрын

    Always so beautiful ❤

  • @sahitiramadugu1331
    @sahitiramadugu13319 ай бұрын

    Beautiful....just beautiful ❤️

  • @maggiesmith2008
    @maggiesmith20084 ай бұрын

    Rifle II is that poem. I read, I cried. I screamed the name of one of my students who I hope will someday realize his body and mind don't have to be a weapon even though he's be victimized. I showed it to all my colleagues who work with him. And I prayed that someday it would sink in when I shared it with that boy.

  • @kkey4700
    @kkey47005 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @neelufarmir8410
    @neelufarmir8410 Жыл бұрын

    THIS SHOULD BE MEMORISED

  • @DaBearGSWA
    @DaBearGSWA Жыл бұрын

    My favorite poet!!

  • @mamazoftheearth5952
    @mamazoftheearth5952 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

  • @peterselistra7072
    @peterselistra7072 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @christhepostmanpoet6618
    @christhepostmanpoet6618 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched again It is perfection ! The words are great but they SOUND great too Respect

  • @kwabenachurchill.voices
    @kwabenachurchill.voices Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍.... Got myself loving every line

  • @chavezfleming2270
    @chavezfleming2270 Жыл бұрын

    He wrote everything wanted to write

  • @samsosa07
    @samsosa07 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤️✊🏾💯

  • @faithyjy
    @faithyjy9 ай бұрын

    SCREAMING WHY IS THIS SO GOOD

  • @eel_3
    @eel_3 Жыл бұрын

    this was that poem and god do i love it

  • @salatieljuarez826
    @salatieljuarez826 Жыл бұрын

    This guy Is the best 🙏🏽

  • @karmaslyrics
    @karmaslyrics Жыл бұрын

    I love me some Rudy❤

  • @Bribribri724
    @Bribribri724 Жыл бұрын

    Let’s go Rudy!!

  • @TheMetalsludge
    @TheMetalsludge Жыл бұрын

    I don't want to be forgotten!! Same bro same 🥲

  • @FakePainStudios
    @FakePainStudios8 ай бұрын

    That was so amazing

  • @dansev91
    @dansev916 ай бұрын

    this dude is my favorite

  • @ButtonPoetry

    @ButtonPoetry

    6 ай бұрын

    Ours too

  • @isazhamaz
    @isazhamaz8 ай бұрын

    Yes you did Rudy.. You just wrote that poem...💯. 🎉

  • @lauraeasley1047
    @lauraeasley1047 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo ❤

  • @astheskylarksings
    @astheskylarksings Жыл бұрын

    Respect ✊🏾

  • @raquel4poet
    @raquel4poet Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh 🖤👏

  • @tupasbeajanines.5757
    @tupasbeajanines.5757 Жыл бұрын

    remarkable

  • @vangoghsleftear8621
    @vangoghsleftear8621 Жыл бұрын

    This man.

  • @kzweymar
    @kzweymar6 ай бұрын

    wow

  • @Spongeboy5432
    @Spongeboy54323 ай бұрын

    Wow

  • @lettersandpoims
    @lettersandpoims Жыл бұрын

    this is the poem ever

  • @MrMikadju
    @MrMikadju8 ай бұрын

    😌 what a poem

  • @kerubonyanchoka2390
    @kerubonyanchoka2390 Жыл бұрын

    The wake of poetry.

  • @gee.knight
    @gee.knight10 ай бұрын

    AMAZING 😏Appreciated Thank you

  • @ButtonPoetry

    @ButtonPoetry

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @Leirae92
    @Leirae92 Жыл бұрын

    He's one of a kind. One of my ultimate faves ❤

  • @rese_goes
    @rese_goes Жыл бұрын

    😭❤

  • @TiredTimelord
    @TiredTimelord6 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @oliviathomas8784
    @oliviathomas8784 Жыл бұрын

    This is very unique

  • @leratoballerina837
    @leratoballerina837 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy , please 😫

  • @MrNoVimBr
    @MrNoVimBr Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @thestz21
    @thestz21 Жыл бұрын

    Dude - Thank you, and I'd love to have a coffee or beer with you someday

  • @supriya9353
    @supriya9353 Жыл бұрын

    💌

  • @nardough6447
    @nardough64479 ай бұрын

    This sweet bro

  • @mojalefamofokeng315
    @mojalefamofokeng315 Жыл бұрын

    Damn ❤️ my plan🔥🔥🔥

  • @kristabalestaci7523
    @kristabalestaci752310 ай бұрын

    What book is this beautiful poem in??? Fantastic job inspiring and thought provoking , you are so talented!!

  • @devantestewart8380
    @devantestewart8380 Жыл бұрын

    Rudy Francisco is to poetry what Frank Ocean is to music 🫰🏿

  • @Qveenshay
    @Qveenshay Жыл бұрын

    ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @khushbuluhar11
    @khushbuluhar118 ай бұрын

    "Poetry will allow me to die with my heart on my sleeve."

  • @alimertcaykovski6652
    @alimertcaykovski66527 ай бұрын

    Bu şiir aklıma gelmişti ama tamamlayamamıştım

  • @ToyinSaliu
    @ToyinSaliu5 ай бұрын

    Amazing 👏 🙀❤❤🥹🥹🥹

  • @ebadulhaquepoet
    @ebadulhaquepoet Жыл бұрын

    I never experienced the loyalty, generosity, and honesty of Rachel, Hannah, or Esther. I experienced yours, whom nobody can surpass, subdue, and substitute evermore. Nonetheless, I won't love you anymore and won't keep the stint with you. That's because I will surrender to my fate, accept the truth, and leave the world for good. I won't hang out with you as I have another life to lead, and of course, I'll be alone. I won’t feel the tenderness of your hug or listen to the sound of your breath. Never, ever will I dance with you in front of a huge crowd at a lavish party. No romantic conversation between us will take place in person or on social media. That’s because I have to spend time with people from another planet, getting out of your sight. ----- By Ebadul Haque

  • @BryanTRich-jt1uj
    @BryanTRich-jt1uj Жыл бұрын

    myyyyyyy heeeeeroooooo!

  • @sarangbiy
    @sarangbiyАй бұрын

    I wanna write a poem. But I want it to say what you’re thinking. I wanna patch up the holes when your boat starts sinking. I wanna write that “one of a kind” poem, that “free your mind” poem, that “I like how you made that rhyme” poem, that “I like that last line” poem, that “Can I hear that one more time? (That is, if you don’t mind.)” poem. I wanna write that “So heartfelt, I think I know him” poem, that “This is so tight! I gotta go find all my friends so I can show them” poem. I wanna write about everything that I’ve ever wanted to be. I wanna write a poem so beautiful that my parents might actually start to agree. I wanna write about you, about me, about us, about everything from cars-and-trains-to-riding-the-bus-to-the-trailer-and-trust-the-mistakes-and-heartaches. I wanna talk about when I first learned to drive and I was so scared to let my foot off of the brake. I wanna talk about battles, about wars, about victories and losses, about ethnic cleansing, genocide, and laws penetrated by burning crosses that burnt down churches. I wanna write two poems for every one who has ever been told they were worthless. I want my metaphors and similes to part oceans, rivers, and seas. I wanna write love poems so sweet that the ink on the paper attracts honeybees. I wanna speak the unspoken. I wanna face everything in our world that’s broken. I wanna be the one that performs the Heimlich maneuver as soon as our society starts choking. I want my words of inspiration to inspire somebody else to be inspirational. I want the motivation in my voice to motivate somebody else to be motivational. I want my phrases to be published, documented, and quoted. I want people to recite my work ten years from now and have critics say “That was cool, but it wasn’t nearly as good as when he first wrote it.” I want husbands to thank my poems for the heart that they stole. And I know that this, is just some shameless attempt to petrify my soul but honestly - I don’t want to be forgotten. I don’t need fame. I don’t need fortune. I just want people to know what I stood for and why I came. I refuse to die a mere occupant of the Earth, a John Doe, yet another faceless man out there with no name. I refuse to be just some other man. I wanna walk for centuries, and leave my footprints in the sand for the world to see. I wanna be cremated into ashes of rhymes and poetry. I’m just feeling like one day, they’re gonna love me. I don’t share my emotions too often. Poetry will allow me to die with my heart on my sleeve. They never saw me coming, but I’ll make sure they grieve. When I leave.

  • @MoonLitRevCo
    @MoonLitRevCo Жыл бұрын

    My god.

  • @user-or9xz1om6u
    @user-or9xz1om6u3 ай бұрын

    You wrote that poem

  • @denissetiawan3645
    @denissetiawan3645 Жыл бұрын

    strong lines, gg

  • @abdoulayek634
    @abdoulayek634 Жыл бұрын

    Is this poem in a book?

  • @TheOriginalBillyYO
    @TheOriginalBillyYO9 ай бұрын

    Is this off the dome freestyle ?

  • @bigchieffca
    @bigchieffca Жыл бұрын

    Rudy bu mpa nnukwu

  • @samhernandez6521
    @samhernandez6521 Жыл бұрын

    Ars Poetica

  • @gregatron2620
    @gregatron2620 Жыл бұрын

    Title was not misleading 😂

  • @SplashyCannonBall
    @SplashyCannonBall Жыл бұрын

    If you’ve heard one black snap poem you have heard them all.

  • @chromaduckie5907

    @chromaduckie5907

    10 ай бұрын

    what?

  • @Poggythefroggy
    @Poggythefroggy3 ай бұрын

    🫳🎤

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