You’ll say that you don’t have 12 minutes to watch this. Then you’ll say WOW – I’m glad I did. Shane Koyczan was born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. He grew up in Penticton, British Columbia. In 2000, he became the first Canadian to win the Individual Championship title at the National Poetry Slam. I was MOVED by this man and his words. Thank you Mimi for sharing.
The poetry backed by animation, tone and body language was awesome.
I agree Alex. Masterful, emotional, powerful.
I agree, David, powerful. This young man speaks so eloquently….
Amazing, he is Lori.
Thank you.
Words are powerful…
[…] different with word arrows straight through the heart. Â Like David said when he posted this on Lead.Learn.Live., you’ll think you don’t have 12 minutes to spare to listen to this. Â Then, […]
David, just so you know, I’m reblogging this.
Enjoy Sandy Sue…
Thank you for sharing this inspirational video! Like Sandy Sue, I had to share it – I posted on fb. Empowering way to start my Saturday.
Yes, this was very empowering…and human. Thanks Vicki.
Feel a bit more human, failings and all, after watching this. Poets are everywhere, but most do not know it. Thanks for sharing.
– Michael
Yes, thanks Michael. I felt the same way after listening…more human.
Glad to see you spotlighted Shayne and his powerful message. I first saw him perform a poem at the Vancouver Winter Olympics opening about being Canadian. I encourage you to search it out.
I’ll find it Rich. Thanks for pointing me too it.
Speechless. Good for Shane and never giving up.
me too…