John Ratz – “Love in a Time of Desperation” (100K Views!)

“There’s no way I would let her die, but I wonder how far I would go to force her to live.”

Congratulations to John Ratz on topping 100,000 views on this remarkable poem! Watch more videos from John here and here!



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John Ratz – “Dad and I Return to the Disease”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“I’ve watched my sister lose so much, all of my sacrifices feel small.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from John Ratz, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.



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