Inspire and be Inspired - A poem from Lemn Sissay

A poem from Lemn Sissay to commemorate his installation as Chancellor at The University of Manchester in 2015.

[aidenwrenn]

A big nod from a Newcastle University teacher. Fabulous poetry.

[lifecycleproject]

Utterly inspiring - how proud am I of my University all these years later ! Well done to the makers of the video, and to the stellar Chancellor !

[StopTheLiess]

Proud of Leon Sissay for overcoming all he went through.

[richardedward]

This, in my opinion, reminds me of how remarkable we humans are. More than just tiny biological organisms on a rotating sphere in an infinite university. We really are quite extraordinary. Cheers from the city of San Antonio, Texas, USA.

[cinammondream]

What an amazing, beautiful, inspiring video! What an amazing, truly astounding man to have as a Chancellor! I am so proud to be heading off to this University. Thank you!

[madelain]

WOW! Lemn you were GREAT. My teacher loves you.

[mamienovacuisine]

I feel like this poem is particularly accurate after those terrible events that took place on Monday. I am proud that I had the chance to study here, be a part of that beautiful city because yes, I belong here. Never thought I would but I do, Manchester is my second home, and it breaks my heart that people decided to attack Manchester's youth... It is truly sickening.

[SF.]

Wonderful. So concise and so relatable.

[chanchaldey]

Dearest My Arijit, Dr Arijit we our whole extended family is proud of You & above all you have msde proud of your Country &make InDiA & Bengal Great.Thank u MANCHESTAR WE THE INDIANS &BENGAI IS GRSTEFUL TO YOURS .THSNK YOU. DR CHANCHAL &DR SIKHA DE..SALT LAKE KOLKATA INDIA.

[susangratwick]

Yes, we 'belong' to each other.

[Ellie-sccj]

I saw him in person and shook his hand 😁

[domywriting]

Nice video! It's will be inspire me for a week! Thank!

[janicewilliams]

Wow, so inspiring, what an amazing person. ❤️

[lulahtabit]

Lemn ? When are you coming to Canada ?I cant get enough of your poems..

[carlwilson]

Dose anyone have the words to this poem at hand please or know where I can find them please

[ianblackemails]

Fantastic! Great message and no baggage, although it would be understandable if he had. Brilliant communicator with a deep insight. Watch them all!