Poetry Out Loud Performances

I watched Branden Emanuel Wellington perform Facing It by Yusef Komunyakaa, his performance was one of a kind, his stage presence was perfect, his voice was clear and powerful, even though the poem is extremely difficult his drama and voice tone reflect what the poem really meant. The way he expressed his feelings and emotions with both the tone of his voice and the simple little pauses not only shows his deep understanding of the poem but also his feelings towards it.
The poem is sad, and every deep breath he drew in with the pauses and facial expressions enhanced the poems true meaning. His performance is the only one that proved he actually understood messages inside.