A history teacher a long time ago once asked. Are you an optimist or a pessimist for the future. I answered, "how about being realistic for a change?".
this is the one of the best poems i have ever listend to and i love how he combines his literal sense and religion and turns it into an enjoyable show for any faith.
God's name gets called out equally in brothels and in churches. You certainly look to reach the heights of rapture in both. And you leave with your wallet lighter and your heart happier after visiting each.
Simply because there is so much discussion here, it is proof of a successful poem. It makes those think who might ordinarily say, "Wow. Amazing" when really, it isn't. It was clever and thought provoking without being insulting.
The answers that we long for are questions. Why is such a powerful word, it allows us to escape conformity and embrace wisdom. This poem is funny but also it provides enlightenment. Why do women expect a man to have only one, for those of u that do go back to math class.lol
dude! you explained that shit so perfectly! everyone else mad it seem so much more than what it is. The truth is very simple and you explained it as simple as you could
that was deep.. if you dont understand the ending then, you missed the whole meaning.. he sent you on a wild chase, for you to only find out that your on a track. this piece right here was extremely beuatiful
Saying that I don't believe in the Easter Bunny isn't an acknowledgement that there is an actual easter bunny out there somewhere to acknowledge....great poem tho.
I loved it... It was hot and everyone who is talking smack is not really understanding the poem...and anyways i don't see Russel Simmons casting you for the next season of Def Poetry Jam
God is man. Anotha point I'd like to make is when he said people look at the glass as half full or half empty. When this causes division. The common denominator is just to say, HALF. We see the common denominator in all our religions, all our ideologies,we wud be able to gain unity.
which is also correct.. saying you dont believe in religion makes the statement more general but if you think about it, it still goes back to being the same. you would still have to believe this religion exist to not believe in it. its one big cycle, you cant get around. religion is a very touchy topic!!
Like you could come up with these interpretations of everyday issues...this piece makes you think, and if it didn't make you think then perhaps you lack the capacity to comprehend what you are hearing.
you javin right shihan saul williams and black ice are the grestest poets 2 ever bless def poetry jam this dude just made a point im not gone lie he good but not the best ~Yung Escobar
Haha, yeah, it could go either way. I'm loving the way you think, though. I don't see many people besides me using pointing out logical fallacies on the internet. =)
i'm not sure he means Y. I think he means "why is God," cause he says its the question and the answer, i.e. why is God? God is why. Sort of referring to circular thinking. But hey, maybe he even meant to have a dual or even triple meaning there. Thats the greatness of poetry.
