The Crickets Have Arthritis

My absolute favorite poet is Shane Koyczan. I not only like to read his poems, but i also love to listen to him read them. His poems are not traditional by any means, so if that's what your expecting, turn back now. He writes them in a way that the words just flow off your tongue. I'm not one to memorize things, but I've managed to memorize this one. I recommend that you go read it/listen to it. (his words will probably make you forget about his neck beard) (oh and there is profanity. i apologize in advance)

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To listen click here

So if you did go listen or read that poem, i hope you  understand why he is one of my favorite poets. Every poem he has written i have liked, but this one stuck out the most to me. If you decided not to read it, in a nutshell Shane is basically talking about his hospital roommate who has cancer. That whole concept is really where i can relate most. I've watched many people both win and lose their battle with cancer in my years, and i can completely understand the frustration in Shane's voice when he talks about it. This poem is inspirational to me because it really makes you think about other people's situation, and how when your down, there's always someone out there who has it a little worse than you do. I'm the type of person who truly respects those who are willing to express their full emotions and when Shane says the words he does, you know they mean something to him, you know he means every word he's saying. I guess if anyone can't feel the emotion in this poem, then they are the one's missing out. I call this perfection.