“IT”: A Poem Confronting Trans-Hate
This is poet Kavindu “Kavi” Ade from Philly performing a spoken-word piece called “IT” at the Brave New Voices 2010.
The poem deals with gender identity and anti-trans hate (trigger warning!), hospital and watching Ade perform is an intense, emotional experience.
Amazing line: “they wanna paint you the color of smashed hymens.” Holy shit.
June 23rd, 2011 at 2:25 am
That was gut-punchingly incredible. Thanks for sharing it, Nadya.
June 24th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Thank you, Nadya. I wouldn’t have heard this otherwise.
June 25th, 2011 at 10:29 am
That was an incredible poem. Thank you for sharing.
June 26th, 2011 at 9:13 am
I have harbored a love for spoken word poetry, ever since I saw a guy @ my old college who had been featured on Def Poetry. I was mesmerized at how witty, quick, and evocative it was. It’s an art form that doesn’t get nearly enough play, probably (in-part) because it’s seen as belonging to African American culture, and thus is marginalized by default.
June 30th, 2011 at 9:09 am
That was gob smacking amazing… thank you, Nadya, a million thank you’s.
July 5th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
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