Brave New Voices 2010 - "Favorite Color"

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Brave New Voices 2010 - "Favorite Color"

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Favorite Color by Jay Davis

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@southernladiibozeman3893 9 жыл бұрын

5 years later and this poem has never lost its power!

@keelyzellmer2657 8 жыл бұрын

Jellesa Edwards this poem will never lose its power!!!

@user-ns5vt1id6h 4 жыл бұрын

9 years later

@brucef4329 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ns5vt1id6h FACTS

@jennifertheiss9472 Жыл бұрын

12 years later and still ;-;

@lovelybird5004 9 жыл бұрын

Its gets me every time when she says "I would drown myself in the Pacific Ocean for you to kiss my corpse cheek because I often forget you have lips" I cant stop the tears!

@davidbritt467 3 жыл бұрын

2021 and I still search for this. Timeless and powerful

@courtneylogan1724 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Watching now. It's iconic.

@TheViciousCabaret 10 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter how many times I see this, it always makes me cry.

@MsMika 13 жыл бұрын

Everytime--EVERYTIME I watch this little girl...plead with her own mother to love her...it breaks me into tiny little pieces... When she came on stage crying even before speaking one word, I knew THIS poem was HER story... Simply a talented beautiful young lady...

@paydro162 5 жыл бұрын

“Human just have crazy tendencies when they just want someone to love us” 🗣🗣🗣🗣

@MsWhit2013 10 жыл бұрын

I'm dark skinned, my mom redboned. I'm scared to even imagine what this felt like. She's strong because she was able to express herself.

@morgancurry4098 8 жыл бұрын

That wasn't the point of the poem.

@MsWhit2013 8 жыл бұрын

+Morgan Curry that's how I took it. What is the actual point?

@morgancurry4098 8 жыл бұрын

+whitley coco She used the favorite "color" anology because she wanted to be her mother's favorite color. This is a girl crying for her mother's attention because she hasn't been there for her, or her siblings. She was saying she would change into her favorite color just to receive a hug from her mother. The color in this poem had nothing to do with being light skin or dark skin. She would change into any color just to be shown affection. If that makes sense.

@MsWhit2013 8 жыл бұрын

+Morgan Curry oh wow. I never saw it that way. Thank for that!

@destainegolder148 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining this because I was trying to figure out was this written by her expressing her feelings towards to her Mom or was it a poem about being actually neglected?! I get it now I felt that it was so heart wrenching..

@lovelykali 2 жыл бұрын

11 years later and this poem still rips at my soul. The pain she conveys. The metaphors she conjure. The magic she makes in this poem. Whoooo.

@LeeHeckman 9 жыл бұрын

Some poems are meant only for those who hear.

@motorcitymangababe 9 жыл бұрын

No Shit man, she deserves that standing ovation at the end

@Panamaswaife Жыл бұрын

Who’s still watching and crying in 2023? 🙋🏾‍♀️

@TheTacOToldMe2 9 жыл бұрын

Please don't ever delete this video!!! Please please please! This is incredible.

@TheAvannessa 13 жыл бұрын

"Im not crazy ma, humans just have crazy tendencies when we want someone to love us". That was brilliant. This entire piece was just beautiful, I couldn't help but tear up at the emotion being pushed out from this girls voice. Truly an amazing poet.

@lettucelive 13 жыл бұрын

"I'm sure you'd look at me more often if I was the color that made you smile." Man.

@Suvi1128 13 жыл бұрын

I love this girl... so passionate, so emotional, so intelligent, so touching.... This is actually perfect, the only spoken poetry that makes me bawl. I love this girl, I really want to give her a hug, and my god, she's so brave.

@cenyat2274 6 жыл бұрын

8 years later I still cry... so much power

@jellyfishSurprise 5 жыл бұрын

I still cry every single time I watch this. So powerful, so raw, so emotional. ❤

@ilovethelord123 13 жыл бұрын

I watched this on Showtime OnDemand...I BALLED. This poem was the absolute BEST ALL NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kingtrey4567 4 ай бұрын

2024 and this poem is still powerful!

@standup4change 13 жыл бұрын

The way they ENGULFED her in LOVE at the end, makes me cry harder!! It's like they wanted to give her the HUG she cries out for!!!!

@TheJoya1234 2 жыл бұрын

11 years on and this poem is still powerful/ devastating

@hajasidimesherif8777 5 жыл бұрын

Years later, I am here, as a mother to be that never had mother 🤦🏾‍♀️

@missshannonsunshine 10 жыл бұрын

I'm crying so hard.. I can't even relate that much. Just thinking about all the pain she felt made me cry

@MsLovelife1998 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@utopiad4 10 жыл бұрын

WOW! The people who state that they don't get this poem truly baffles me. Maybe you don't he it because your to young, or had love poured on you all your life. Or maybe you are without a soul. Those that don't "GET" this poem, don't even worry about it. You'll never get it!

@harrysjulie 9 жыл бұрын

A beautiful response :)

@n3rdg4sm69 9 жыл бұрын

Welcome to america, and more importantly dystopia. I live with 4 siblings, one of whom is a baby. I probably get less attention than her, and I'm fine with it cause such is life. Sorry all you hopefulls, but this happens, and it's not even uncommon. So, what

@jsmyth024 9 жыл бұрын

Ms. Utopia Or maybe they just don't understand it? Maybe she spoke too fast for them, or they aren't audibly inclined and the imagery confused them. People judge so harshly what they can't understand. Even if it's someone else simply saying, "I can't understand".

@bri8634 6 жыл бұрын

Ms. Utopia why don’t you try explaining it instead of belittling people who don’t “get” it. Maybe some people don’t understand poetry as fast as others.

@oxnatieeox 13 жыл бұрын

People on this earth will never love us as much as our heavenly Father

@thefaultinmyways 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this poem a million times!

@kelsiee4541 6 жыл бұрын

TwistedPoise me to

@jefffedor7239 9 жыл бұрын

A deep pain and longing for love.A voice cries out in the hope to be heard.The echo of love from above her only comfort and the wish for love on earth.Cry out Cry out listen listen and heal.

@allenboy21215 13 жыл бұрын

Im a grown man, infantry soldier... and this had the tears flowing down my face

@Wiz_Kizzy2 4 жыл бұрын

10 years later 💪🏾💪🏾. Great job Natalage

@261egipt 12 жыл бұрын

No it is about wanting to be loved truly with no strings attached or judgement!! Nobody is perfect!!The world has everyone on one thought when we all think different!! Just hold your children and love them no matter what "color" or what they do!! GOD Is Good!!

@taune03 13 жыл бұрын

This poem is so good. Mostly because of the presence felt before she even begins!

@lexismith5217 12 жыл бұрын

I hope one day I can move people with such powerful words like she has. This, was just soooooo beautiful.

@Forbrtishesyesonlyy 13 жыл бұрын

I saw this on HBO. I thought that poetry was really lame. But when I heard this poem I stood still, in silence, and unknowingly began to cry. Very very deep.

@jusbreezybri 13 жыл бұрын

in tears this truly hits home and im onli 19 i kno how sad this is for especially begin this young sometimes all u every realli need is a heartfelt embrace wen they all ran to her i kno she felt a release it worked for me

@RiPdLl7 8 ай бұрын

This poem will never not make me get emotional 🥺 no matter how many years pass

@dfigsy 11 ай бұрын

Still makes me cry every time ❤

@JimmyJamesMcCrary Жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite pieces! 😩😩🙌🏾

@ronellekiss 13 жыл бұрын

hey i saw this poeam for the first time tonight and it got to me. this is the reason why the LEGEND JAMES BROWN SAID GOD REST HIS SOUL WE ARE BLACK AND WE ARE PROUD. this poem should live on for eternity do not be afraid if you are black love the skin that you are in the skin that god gave us . for peace sake love who you are and FOR FUCK DO NOT BLEACH.

@imanirm 3 жыл бұрын

10 years later and wow

@breezewifey 2 жыл бұрын

Every single time I watch this I get teary eyed.

@nyaneece 13 жыл бұрын

"Humans just have crazy tendencies, when we want someone to love us" MOST TRUTHFUL LINE I'VE EVER HEARD!

@ecobajapanti69 13 жыл бұрын

im 34 n i write poems from time to time but nothing come close to this i never cryed so muched like i did when i seen it... good job u have a gift that GOD has blessed...

@BarlowBabehhh 12 жыл бұрын

oh god the first time i saw this i was in tears from the first word..her passion...incredible..

@Dare2Preach 13 жыл бұрын

the more i listen, the more i understand, the more i love, the more i feel. this iz real..

@eveexists8273 10 жыл бұрын

Wow. Holding back my tears.

@lea15469 2 жыл бұрын

10 years later and this still brings me to TEARS 💔

@chikaodemena 6 жыл бұрын

My heart hurts every time I listen to this. So beautiful, so deep so powerful,, so creative.

@LittleGamer909 9 жыл бұрын

it's truly amazing how words can have such a power over you

@acemacckin09 13 жыл бұрын

Lord , I cry EVERYTIME I listen to this .

@RealLifeRamya3 12 жыл бұрын

i teared for this one... beautiful just beautiful

@marice979 11 жыл бұрын

omg...i just cudnt stop crying in this..and im not usually emotionally moved and i was just thinking...boy do i wish i cud be ur mother so i cud love you so much that u wud never say such emotional things and recite more happier poems....man, i cud just hug you

@caswift20xz 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for this for years

@dragee29 13 жыл бұрын

My eyes are wet.... That's sooo beautiful and so deep. She have a big talent!

@writingchic123 13 жыл бұрын

OMG! This poem really spoke to my heart! each breath she toke allowed me to think a little harder, breath a little lighter, and talk a little louder! As a child people may think I can't understand what this poem is talking about, but i understand more than you would every believe!

@oodietichenor554 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had an amazing relationship with my mother but this poem always brings tears

@ik3alv4 12 жыл бұрын

She really touched me. So emotional right now .

@imanicunningham2594 10 жыл бұрын

I love this solo much I cried because I feel the emotion and relate to the Poem

@OneCraYzeeChk7 13 жыл бұрын

This was so moving. Holding back the tears just felt so wrong.

@PBreezy19 13 жыл бұрын

i AM CRYING LIKE A BABY. THIS IS TRUE FEELINGS.

@ygplayer02 13 жыл бұрын

REALLY REALLY GOOD PIECE.. I also do spoken word too but at 1:47 is something in person i have never seen anyone do and it gave me chills how she was able to change her emotion drastically in a split second..

@misskimhall 12 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! I'm crying... This is a powerful poem. I want to hug her and let her know she is loved, even if I don't know her. I love her spirit.

@Aloha401 13 жыл бұрын

I have watched this several times. Her words moved me to tears....AMAZINGGGGGG! Congratulations to all that participated in "Brave New Voices"

@angelbreon 13 жыл бұрын

Tears , Tears & More Tears....Amazing .

@pinkdayzi06 13 жыл бұрын

I saw this earlier today on HBO.. & it made me cry. when my mom got home, I showed it to her on here, and it made me cry again. & now as I watch it a third time, I find myself in tears again... feels like she was speaking from my soul. I know exactly how she feels. such a strong young lady.. absolutely amazing.

@YummyCupcakification 11 жыл бұрын

My class watched this today. Every single other person was like "WOW shes ugly and she is crying! wow." and after 10 seconds, i was literally balling my eyes out. I didn't care about the others making fun of me. Because this poem is amazing.

@lsdmolelekki 12 жыл бұрын

This girl reminds me why i still write poetry.

@mssecretasianninja 12 жыл бұрын

she makes me want to cry, to hug he....to love her.

@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog 13 жыл бұрын

Natalage, that was one of the most incredible pieces I've ever heard. Hold on to your gift young woman. We're all privileged to have been blessed by your heart on paper.

@RandaFulzs 12 жыл бұрын

.....I love her and this poem is just beautiful

@LADIIGORJUSZ01 13 жыл бұрын

she had me in tears.. me && my brothers qo throuqh the same thinq with our mom..

@Uniklymade1 13 жыл бұрын

I cried right along with this youn poet. For many years I thought I'd been adopted. I cooked, cleaned, good grades, every thing 2 make her love me and/or see me, but she was/is oblivious to my existence. Yesterday, today and tomorrow n I doubt it will change the way she ignores me. Damn..... I can really relate. I will continue to "LIKE" this poem n poet.

@cara277 13 жыл бұрын

unbelievably stunning. so brave, so brilliant.

@MsWhit2013 12 жыл бұрын

dang :'( this seriously makes me cry, the part that made me cry the most was when everyone ran up to hug her. This makes me grateful to have a mother because it brought tears to my eyes to even think of how i would feel if my mom didnt love me.

@mrsmileyemmy 10 жыл бұрын

In crying so hard

@RukiaBlackBlazer 10 жыл бұрын

ME TO

@jmiller297 9 жыл бұрын

Emily Mao I'm a wreck... No joke... #tearsl

@akatso 13 жыл бұрын

saw this for the first time last night. Absolutely beautiful, tear after tear fell from from eyes..

@Degeyful 10 жыл бұрын

Out of all of the poets I've watched this is my fav. Brought tears to my eyes

@domi6colors 11 жыл бұрын

still hits home I've always loved dis poem

@Numsmangomelondelish 13 жыл бұрын

I just saw this and had to see it again. She is absolutelty beautiful!

@breaiaAkaSleepy 13 жыл бұрын

this is the best poetry i have ever heard in my whole life. ive watched it 30+ and till this day it makes me cry. i cant get enought. i wana see more of her poetry!

@lollipop990412 11 жыл бұрын

I write poetry to express my pain but I will never be able to make anyone else feel it as well as she did.

@vonnababii09 12 жыл бұрын

makes me cry everytime ii watch this.....ii feel her on this

@Jenn504xoxo 13 жыл бұрын

I just watched this episode on HBO and I am completely in awe. Jay Davis you did an amazing job.

@jennifervoss3236 7 ай бұрын

I have no words other than beautiful ❤

@mjdreamgirl09 13 жыл бұрын

so deep it leaves you breathless

@dereca2 11 жыл бұрын

I've seen this amazing poem so many times and it always makes me cry.

@sydriam999 13 жыл бұрын

the first time I saw this I cried...I love this poem.

@deelove8 13 жыл бұрын

Absolutely blown away by this powerful poem! I love the raw emotion she invokes & the message is beautiful! Peace Miss Davis, job well done!

@furahanahaki3730 12 жыл бұрын

I've listened to this poem time and time again, and I still cry every single time.

@ryanlee19 13 жыл бұрын

I'm 29, White, and Male... I cried too... So much emotion, very Beautiful!

@tierrahayes1359 10 жыл бұрын

DAMN BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES... SO DEEP YOU CAN FEEL EVERY WORD OUT OF HER MOUTH... YASSSSS

@Mydickinyoursister 5 жыл бұрын

This is beyond beautiful,it's also incredible how this young beautiful lady leads you into the scene and makes you visualize her every word...I love this and am not ashamed to admit that I cry EVERYTIME I watch this video.

@bideeg5 12 жыл бұрын

This brings tears to my time every time I watch it. So beautiful

@cranberrywb100 6 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps

@dragee29 13 жыл бұрын

My eyes are wet.... That's sooo beautiful and so deep. She have a big talent! This text are a therapy for her and I hope she's ok now...

@quoridlls 13 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help balling when I watched this. I knew she had a perfect score. All heart soul and spirit. it touched me so much I thought we should all stop and realize something just made us ALL cry. How often does that happen? And, by the way, I'm really glad the next team up brought it too cause this young lady was the Toughest act to follow!