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thirteenfingers Says:

Jan 19, 2010 - Even with that amazing gift of voice of which you seem so bullishly proud, you seem like the kind who says far less worth hearing than those who say nothing you hear with ears.What a shame.What a waste.I'd rather listen to their hands than see your voice... any day of the week.

waterwulf Says:

Jan 25, 2010 - Amazing, you do not need speech, in order to have your own voice. He seperates the literal meaning and figurative meaning of "having your own voice". Brilliant.

takbuster14all Says:

Feb 22, 2010 - DEAF ROCKS!!!!!

laser8389 Says:

Mar 2, 2010 - Wow, this is amazing!

WyKeDnCaLi Says:

Mar 4, 2010 - AWESOME!!!!!

IronbreakerFTW Says:

Mar 7, 2010 - That was amazing. This guy is the best poet I have seen on Def Jam.

sonofranfan Says:

Mar 9, 2010 - is he a coda?

LuckyStarr22 Says:

Apr 9, 2010 - I've said it once...I'll say it again: I LOVE THIS POEM!!!Please check out my 1st ever poetry video calledCreativity & Dignity. Leave a comment & subscribe. Thankyou!!!

zayan0013 Says:

Apr 21, 2010 - The last line got me. in a good way.

popsizcrazy Says:

Apr 22, 2010 - @thirteenfingers how do you see a voice?

thirteenfingers Says:

Apr 22, 2010 - A couple of ways...Firstly it was a reference to him (briantheman890) "using his voice" in a text-based medium. Seeing his words/voice.Secondly I was playing with words. He was wrote about making noise and sounds.I said I'd rather listen to their hands than see his voice as a different way of wording it, but also to suggest the mute have more to say that's worth hearing than he does.Also, you *see* a mute's voice when they sign.Then there's lip-reading. But that's not what I meant. ;o)

popsizcrazy Says:

Apr 22, 2010 - @thirteenfingers o ok just wondering

thirteenfingers Says:

Apr 22, 2010 - I figured as much. :D(Just after I posted that last comment I heard the bit from 2:25 about hearing hands - that'll be what got me started messing about with the words.)Brilliant poem though, isn't it? :)

LucidDream Says:

May 7, 2010 - I don't know how many times I've watched this and it still makes my eyes water.

Lydiaabbey Says:

May 9, 2010 - Deafornot dot c om is an online community for deaf, ASL and hearing-impaired friends and singles!Have fun with photos, message boards, chat, blog and more.

cookiemonster0088 Says:

May 11, 2010 - I <3 this

cookiemonster0088 Says:

May 14, 2010 - last night I dreamt I was little again an I could hear back then but the silence in my house was defining........favorite part tho the whole thing is amazingggggg!

stackadolla23 Says:

May 18, 2010 - Lol @bullshit sign

bravone1 Says:

Jun 19, 2010 - he suck

OBZRV82 Says:

Jun 23, 2010 - Tight

gramps2matt Says:

Jul 6, 2010 - This is the greatest tribute ever to the ABILITY in people with a DISability. Aint the ADAPTability cool......these are high schoolers who don't pass notes they just sign shit behind your back. Notes can be confiscated sign language out of teacher's line of vision.........AMAZING!!!

hellome2be Says:

Jul 11, 2010 - @bravone1...u suck

shawnswifey2010 Says:

Jul 11, 2010 - hi;;please check out my video;;lol

vinakay Says:

Jul 19, 2010 - Artist wanted for Def Jam Street Showcase : 347 258 1078 - for details

SeanCozy Says:

Jul 28, 2010 - I'm not deaf nor do I know anyone who is, but this is one of the best and most touching poems I've heard