Congratulations to all my American friends.
A new day,
A moving inauguration,
And a chance to move out of the darkness.
Today is a day to celebrate.
Amanda Gorman
Poet Laureate. 22 years old
“The Hill We Climb,”
"Where can we find light/In this never-ending shade?”
"We did not feel prepared to be the heirs
Of such a terrifying hour.
But within it we’ve found the power
To author a new chapter,
To offer hope and laughter to ourselves."
"There is always light if only we are brave enough to see it.
If only we are brave enough to be it."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp9pyMqnBzk
She really was radiant.
I am bringing P's comment to this post. Thank you, P.
Amanda Gorman "screamed and danced her head off" when she found out she had been chosen to read one of her poems at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony.
Her poem, The Hill We Climb, is a new composition she said she hoped would "speak to the moment" and "do this time justice".
Born in LA in 1998, Gorman had a speech impediment as a child.
A poignant moment- this brought me to tears. But it is just perfect.
While Joe Biden gave his inauguration speech, a lone man in a uniform knelt at the Delaware grave of his son Beau.
So many wonderful moments... I keep finding more. The young poet's response to people praising her presentation...
Add your thoughts and your hopes in the comments. As well as your favourite moments from the last day or two.
