The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski

🔰This is one of the first poems I've ever read from Bukowski so it made sense to make a video that was more personal to me. The place depicted on my frames is a small village in Greece. Thank you all for the kind messages you send me and I promise you the future of this channel is going to be amazing 💗
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🔰References
-The narrator is Tom O'Bedlam
-The music is this: '
Stars In Her Skies' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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🔰My equipment:
I film handheld with a Panasonic Lumix
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GX80
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📷Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 Lens
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🔰A few Charles Bukowski books
📓Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame
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📓Essential Bukowski: Poetry
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📓Women: A Novel
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📓The Last Night of the Earth Poems
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📓Ham On Rye: A Novel
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📓post office: A Novel
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📓You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense
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The camera I used is a Lumix GX80/85
📷My equipment: I film handheld with a Panasonic Lumix
G80
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GX80
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📷Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 Lens
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The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski
your life is your life
don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.
be on the watch.
there are ways out.
there is light somewhere.
it may not be much light but
it beats the darkness.
be on the watch.
the gods will offer you chances.
know them.
take them.
you can’t beat death but
you can beat death in life, sometimes.
and the more often you learn to do it,
the more light there will be.
your life is your life.
know it while you have it.
you are marvelous
the gods wait to delight
in you.

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  • @Jakobos123
    @Jakobos1234 жыл бұрын

    Man you're kinda getting me into poetry all by yourself

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's nice man, it's worth it.

  • @johnsrome8459

    @johnsrome8459

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@illneas Oh, Jesus H, illneas!!! I've just watched this again & you've made me cry - you swine! It's so beautiful. Going through all your material, what has struck me is that, no matter how frankly depressing any line of poetry is, you never resort to clichéd images of grave yards, coffins, cadavers, etc. The stuff of amateurs. You're always looking for signs of life in amongst the Tales of Ordinary Madness 😉. In my very favourite short film, The Crunch, you cut a soaring section of the music quite exquisitely to a particular refrain of "people are just not good to each other", with nothing more than a simple head shot of Will Smith, a few tears rolling down his cheeks. No need for shots of firing squads, or whatever. Those few tears say it all. It is masterful. Perfectly timed. It gets me every time. (Sorry for going on. If I see something exceptional, I call it out!). Looking forward to Invictus. Take care of yourself. Grazie molto x

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks once again, I hope you enjoy "Invictus" as much as the previous movies. Cheers

  • @justnobody4323

    @justnobody4323

    3 жыл бұрын

    the same

  • @mushfekaferdousi7696

    @mushfekaferdousi7696

    3 жыл бұрын

    same for me too

  • @rawajaafar8567
    @rawajaafar85674 жыл бұрын

    "It may not be much light,but it beats the darkness."

  • @eloisetrippoconner8656

    @eloisetrippoconner8656

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best line

  • @Hugh_Morris

    @Hugh_Morris

    6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @rohitnegi3261
    @rohitnegi32614 жыл бұрын

    " You can't beat death but you can beat death in life, sometimes " y'all feeling it?

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps mate

  • @johnnypastrana6727

    @johnnypastrana6727

    4 жыл бұрын

    I should have that tattooed on my forehead.

  • @toxicvoid0663

    @toxicvoid0663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Explain

  • @ijowsiany

    @ijowsiany

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the more often you do it the more light there will be That got me

  • @kirstydraper4928

    @kirstydraper4928

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@toxicvoid0663 when you die you’re dead it’s inevitable but just because we’re “alive” don’t mean we’re living

  • @brettharter143
    @brettharter1432 жыл бұрын

    'Be on the watch, the gods will offer you chances, know them, take them' Love that line

  • @soothyoursoul633
    @soothyoursoul6333 жыл бұрын

    This is gold. I feel like I finally found the literature I've been missing all my life. So calming and sensible.

  • @Kate-ze5bz

    @Kate-ze5bz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly put

  • @SFNouri
    @SFNouri4 жыл бұрын

    After I found your channel and watched some of your Charles Bukowski videos, I went to the library and got 3 of his books! You made me read again, God bless you creating such content❤

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's so nice to hear

  • @SFNouri

    @SFNouri

    3 жыл бұрын

    @sid g couldn't agree more

  • @farisrazal6051
    @farisrazal60514 жыл бұрын

    "Don't let it be clubbed into dank submission... ".... simple but powerful...

  • @erickjuma7643

    @erickjuma7643

    3 жыл бұрын

    The matrix

  • @canieslamers1736

    @canieslamers1736

    2 жыл бұрын

    nothing simple about, pain at the highest volume

  • @maxxapoet5407
    @maxxapoet54072 жыл бұрын

    Bukowski. The name that will never fade. A man of many lifetimes and a voice as old as the richness of wine.

  • @LlamaDavidful
    @LlamaDavidful4 жыл бұрын

    this will be the next big channel calling it now

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm blushing 😊

  • @robertmikkelsen8332

    @robertmikkelsen8332

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@illneas i was expecting at least 500k subs when checking after this video, but one day there will be

  • @aaronglusica1860

    @aaronglusica1860

    4 жыл бұрын

    Much respect great work MAN! ✊❤️

  • @belindarimbi13
    @belindarimbi134 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying, this is so beautiful. The reading, the music, all the editing. I may download it and turn it into MP3 to listen when I'm riding bus. Thank you for creating these amazing videos.

  • @whitekiltwhitekilt1611

    @whitekiltwhitekilt1611

    4 жыл бұрын

    belinda arimbi hello there. It is free advice for those that will listen and do.

  • @potatopotato5632
    @potatopotato563210 ай бұрын

    This channel makes poetry,poetry. My school used to force us to read poetry and i hated it and it was hard and i couldnt understand it but this is something i understand,love,and keep close to my heart.This is peace.this is why poetry exists.

  • @fuckductions
    @fuckductions4 жыл бұрын

    Charles Bukowski has been my favorite poet since I was 15 years old. Now, seven years later I find this channel and it brings me to tears. This is so beautiful. Thank you so much.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    When people like you find my channel. The time I put in to create these videos becomes worth it, thank you

  • @robertmikkelsen8332
    @robertmikkelsen83324 жыл бұрын

    perfect balance between music, speech and the visuals. great work!

  • @asmrgod_
    @asmrgod_3 жыл бұрын

    There more you learn to do it, the more light there will be, and the more the Gods will find delight in you and grant you chances. This will create a content heart and defeat an inevitable death while you're alive. It's beautiful.

  • @keithloren7132
    @keithloren71324 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing!!! Sometimes I can't see the light, but, some reason, I know its there.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    It beats the darkness, I'm glad you like it.

  • @saluvictori1075
    @saluvictori10754 жыл бұрын

    Someone once told me, after listening, that this is what God would tell humanity. Whether you believe in any divinity or not, the thought of it seems beautiful and accurate.

  • @o.602
    @o.6024 жыл бұрын

    Stomio seems like a nice place to visit.

  • @collettedodd2998
    @collettedodd29982 жыл бұрын

    This is as close to going towards the light with boldness and strength to make the change as one can get. Be in the light without darkness. Make that change in your life to do that ❤️

  • @JohnBender1313
    @JohnBender1313 Жыл бұрын

    Its not a poem. It's a delicate way of telling you a truth.

  • @jenniferl.8111
    @jenniferl.81114 жыл бұрын

    The aesthetic of this video is so beautiful...💙

  • @bobloss370
    @bobloss3704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making my day better ❤️

  • @johnfraystone2107
    @johnfraystone21074 жыл бұрын

    Love these Bukowski videos! Keep up the great work!

  • @julesco3552
    @julesco35524 жыл бұрын

    The best channel recommended by youtube this year.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    This means a lot.

  • @sophsheff6335
    @sophsheff63354 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much. This made me cry and I needed to. The video is so beautifully done and expressive. I also loved your video for Bluebird. I've been feeling the emotions of bluebird for a while now but I'm hoping that soon I'll move towards a laughing heart. Thank you!

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing that with me, it means a lot, I also hope that you find the light that beats the darkness. Cheers ^^

  • @whitekiltwhitekilt1611

    @whitekiltwhitekilt1611

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sophie Revell hello there. Let your bluebird fly free, b yourself and enjoy Life’s little pleasures.

  • @stevewildeagle965
    @stevewildeagle965 Жыл бұрын

    This man is the David Attenborough of Poetry, that voice just pulls you in.👏🏼

  • @jodiandpet
    @jodiandpet4 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @saro3573
    @saro3573 Жыл бұрын

    « it may not be much light, but it beats the darkness » 1:38

  • @songsfor7169
    @songsfor71694 жыл бұрын

    You've done a marvellous job ! Congrats ! And thank you for Bukowski, for his memory and for the pits of emotion you're bringing along...

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you man, it really means a lot to me.

  • @songsfor7169

    @songsfor7169

    4 жыл бұрын

    illneas … welcome ! But i’m a lady …

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@songsfor7169 I'm truly sorry for this, it's a bad habit to respond this way.

  • @songsfor7169

    @songsfor7169

    4 жыл бұрын

    illneas dont worry, Indeed I had fun remenbering a dialogue of Monty Python’s "Holly Graal" :-)

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@songsfor7169 love that movie

  • @johnnypastrana6727
    @johnnypastrana67274 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes for your continued success illneas...another stunning video. ❤

  • @Anne-yi5sb
    @Anne-yi5sb2 жыл бұрын

    One of Bukowski’s most inspirational poems and one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing. 💕

  • @athena4838
    @athena48383 жыл бұрын

    Amazing editing! The waves and the music and recitation were so well placed...Thanks😊

  • @billywhite9747
    @billywhite97474 жыл бұрын

    As usual your stuff is outstanding! Love the music choice

  • @willpennington6793
    @willpennington67933 жыл бұрын

    This is powerful. Thank you for making it. Godspeed

  • @sakshilal3615
    @sakshilal36154 жыл бұрын

    I’m crying.

  • @carmenbatchelor8044
    @carmenbatchelor80443 жыл бұрын

    Maaaannnn...I absolutely love this channel👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️♥️💙💙 Thank you!

  • @user-xq9dw8bm9i
    @user-xq9dw8bm9i3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. These are all that keep me going sometimes.

  • @monachaudhary5207
    @monachaudhary52073 жыл бұрын

    The best recommendation ever by you tube... loved the voice and the way video has been put👌✨

  • @erickjuma7643
    @erickjuma76433 жыл бұрын

    "Be on the watch, the gods will offer you chances, know them, take them."

  • @canieslamers1736

    @canieslamers1736

    2 жыл бұрын

    waiting for it,will make it unreachable, not waiting will kill you

  • @minameisstak
    @minameisstak3 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your work, love your passion. In few words, YOU ARE MAKING POETRY GREAT AGAIN.

  • @ohiowaves650
    @ohiowaves6503 жыл бұрын

    everything in this poem are the words i needed to hear. thank you.

  • @kasimwaalidjecle223
    @kasimwaalidjecle2234 жыл бұрын

    My best motivational words I have ever heard in my life

  • @veronicasimone6204
    @veronicasimone62043 жыл бұрын

    the views are so beautiful, but the second time a watched it again with my eyes closed, and i can hear my late grandpa saying those words. it hits me sm rn

  • @alekspiter2259
    @alekspiter22595 ай бұрын

    It is known that Charles Bokowski sometimes had his readings. Imagine if its had been accompanied by this music (alive) and this videoset on a huge screen and perhaps some light installation it could have been an incredible show and Charles would have been a world superstar

  • @rajanand4231
    @rajanand42314 жыл бұрын

    Whoever made this video is a genius!!❤️

  • @private.cage4u
    @private.cage4u4 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing what you like! Your channel will be huge!

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank for your words that's really motivating..

  • @pedrokalil4410
    @pedrokalil44104 жыл бұрын

    I was an avid reader when I was reader, but since 10, I hadn't read a single book. Now, 6 years later, Bukowski touched me because of your videos. I've read "Ham on rye", "Factotum", "Post office" all in a day each, and they all are only increasing my desire to read, and I'm reading other authors too to fulfill this desire. You got me back on literature, you changed my life.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's so nice, I'm glad you like my videos and that you started reading again...

  • @TrueMakaveli50

    @TrueMakaveli50

    Жыл бұрын

    I know this is old by I hope you check out his poem books as well. The Last Night of the Earth and Mockingbird Wish Me Luck are my two favorites but they are all excellent.

  • @wackyrainstorm5020
    @wackyrainstorm50203 жыл бұрын

    I really really really really really love this poems. It fills with hope and strenght. Thank you.

  • @canieslamers1736

    @canieslamers1736

    2 жыл бұрын

    hope and strength cant save a doomed life

  • @user-mx6gw2lw1r
    @user-mx6gw2lw1r3 жыл бұрын

    I met a cute girl at work the other day, I havent connected with a girl since I was 16. Anyways she told me she's been listening to poetry lately and suggested it to me. This was in all a pleasant experience

  • @georat16
    @georat162 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for publishing -- It's beautiful. George, California

  • @bubba7417
    @bubba74174 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always so beautiful

  • @istudiyantipriatmi
    @istudiyantipriatmi3 жыл бұрын

    I love this poem. So beautiful..

  • @quasimodo6491
    @quasimodo6491 Жыл бұрын

    Poetry with good voice and some notes make everything clear again..thanks

  • @danitacourtney7355
    @danitacourtney7355 Жыл бұрын

    I love these so much!! I just wish the words were bigger on the screen to read along

  • @ricardonunes1762
    @ricardonunes17624 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is great!! More please :)

  • @Ikigai747
    @Ikigai7478 ай бұрын

    Fantastic narration ❤ beautiful composition, insightful poetry#FeedTheSoul

  • @nowexist
    @nowexist4 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you in the video, mate! I just read your recent post announcement and came to this video. Congratulate your blooming on KZread! I support your way of going on KZread It feels like you are a comrade meanwhile I get inspiration from your story.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you taking the time to read my thoughts and to watch my videos it really means a lot. I'm really glad that this channel has created a community with such positivity.

  • @matthewmclaughlin7472
    @matthewmclaughlin74723 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant ❤️🙏

  • @gypsylee73
    @gypsylee734 жыл бұрын

    This and Roll The Dice made me cry every time I listened to them last year. I’ve read and listened to a lot of poetry and my grandmother is related to JM Synge who was a close friend/associate of Yeats. Some say he was better than Yeats but he died at 38. Anyway, Bukowski is definitely one of my absolute favourites. Poetry snobs can go to hell - Bukowski’s writing is utterly beautiful. Another favourite, who saved me 25 years ago (during a horrible panic attack) is James Douglas Morrison 😎 Bukowski talked about how you shouldn’t write poetry unless it explodes out of you. It exploded out of Jim kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6ectsOod9W4YtI.html

  • @jazminebellx11
    @jazminebellx114 жыл бұрын

    You are wonderful. You are my favorite person to follow on KZread. Thank you.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's so nice of you, I'm blushing. Thank you for watching my work.

  • @beantmander
    @beantmander4 жыл бұрын

    This is not just a poem its a tonic

  • @ellenfarrell2785
    @ellenfarrell27853 жыл бұрын

    This poem is so beautiful..

  • @Lifeishard237
    @Lifeishard2374 жыл бұрын

    Gosh im so obsessed with your channel I can’t stop watching your videos.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha, that's so nice to hear. Thank you for watching my videos.

  • @Lifeishard237

    @Lifeishard237

    4 жыл бұрын

    illneas you’re welcome 😊 thanks for making them

  • @1908pazzainter
    @1908pazzainter4 жыл бұрын

    Great job 👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

  • @cole_mcconnell
    @cole_mcconnell10 ай бұрын

    1:14 You are marvelous. Got me straight in the feels man. Hearing that straight from God's voice. Holy smokes.

  • @lexingtonlee
    @lexingtonlee4 жыл бұрын

    I’m really enjoying your channel. Keep it coming. You never know whom you may reach.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    I really hope that it helps.

  • @lexingtonlee

    @lexingtonlee

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love Bukowski! And enjoying your videos immensely. Thanks for the reply!

  • @hanzsniff3192
    @hanzsniff31924 жыл бұрын

    Incredible channel. Keep up the great work!

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man 😁

  • @mkizaya516
    @mkizaya5164 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel bro🥰

  • @v.i.p.matthew
    @v.i.p.matthew3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!.

  • @WateryFire
    @WateryFire4 жыл бұрын

    Finally one that’s not depressing ( referring to Bukowski’s poem, not video, videos are always great )

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeap Bukowski was positive sometimes, thank you for your kind words as well.

  • @abyssalquestions3640
    @abyssalquestions36404 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Someone is posting stuff about Charles Bukowski?! Thank Buddha.

  • @beatibellicosi3232
    @beatibellicosi32324 жыл бұрын

    Haven't been around KZread much nowadays but always glad to see your videos..every video leaving an imprint.✌️

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember you from the early days, always nice to hear that you continue to like my videos😸🕯️

  • @beatibellicosi3232

    @beatibellicosi3232

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@illneas haha...been following you ever since..just exams and all keeping me from it. You are doing really great. All the best✌️😁

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@beatibellicosi3232 Good luck on your exams

  • @beatibellicosi3232

    @beatibellicosi3232

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@illneas thanks brother ✌️😉

  • @nakiarobby3996
    @nakiarobby39963 жыл бұрын

    It may not be much light but it beats the darkness.💡💥💪🏾 You are marvelous👊🏾😘❤️💥

  • @JuanCamiloBarragan
    @JuanCamiloBarragan Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @perlefisker
    @perlefisker4 жыл бұрын

    0:57-1:10 is so touching - beautifully in harmony.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see it as a letter to myself. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @perlefisker

    @perlefisker

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@illneas Exactly so. Me too. Hence the watering eyes :-) You're welcome - and thanks to you.

  • @jpturner171
    @jpturner171 Жыл бұрын

    AWSOME!👍🏽

  • @AR-yi4qn
    @AR-yi4qn4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @anira8905
    @anira89052 жыл бұрын

    Love it...

  • @leandrojarocho
    @leandrojarocho3 жыл бұрын

    I love this poem. It will be my favorite for my lifetime.

  • @sofiamendes2915
    @sofiamendes29153 жыл бұрын

    If I could stay up all night seen your videos I would ❤️ (sorry for my bad english, I am brazilian)

  • @argyrobazouka5153
    @argyrobazouka51534 жыл бұрын

    You get better and better each time!

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it's because you say nicer and nicer things each time 🐈❤

  • @snehasanki1016
    @snehasanki10163 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite ❤️

  • @tiramisu404
    @tiramisu4044 жыл бұрын

    ur such an inspiration for me right now

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude this means a lot to me. Thank you

  • @emaanw3507
    @emaanw35074 жыл бұрын

    Wow, loved it

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    ^^

  • @Michelle-nq3ri
    @Michelle-nq3ri4 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful! I’m so jealous of the beautiful views 😭

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha it's a nice and quiet place.

  • @Scriabin28
    @Scriabin286 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nasserhatamleh2986
    @nasserhatamleh29864 жыл бұрын

    Woow...keep going👍

  • @adamaburas5206
    @adamaburas52064 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @Mm10122
    @Mm101224 жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with Illneas and the universe is conspiring to pair me with a lover and human being endowed with akin poetic mind 😌✨

  • @jamierimmer8676
    @jamierimmer86764 жыл бұрын

    There's a poem called dear Mr bukowski and thanks for all the advice, that I would be very happy if you could read out

  • @chetoyou22
    @chetoyou224 жыл бұрын

    I keep all your cb videos and watch them weekly.

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Try the ones that are not from cb if you have the time sometime :)

  • @dibn1308
    @dibn13084 жыл бұрын

    Lovely ...thought...

  • @istudiyantipriatmi
    @istudiyantipriatmi3 жыл бұрын

    You are marvelous, the gods wait to delight in you...

  • @midguardz
    @midguardz4 жыл бұрын

    omg fantastic channel!

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @alaa_sami18
    @alaa_sami184 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @shannonestelaguerrero5163
    @shannonestelaguerrero51632 жыл бұрын

    Amazing THANK YOU SO MUCH SHANNON FROM MICHIGAN

  • @ashishabydavid7859
    @ashishabydavid78592 жыл бұрын

  • @brucejensen3986
    @brucejensen39864 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @simontemplar3359
    @simontemplar3359 Жыл бұрын

    Be on the watch.

  • @lauralaura2293
    @lauralaura22934 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @illneas

    @illneas

    4 жыл бұрын

    ^^ thank you

  • @belalmrb5714
    @belalmrb57144 жыл бұрын

    Well done