To say I was impressed with Amanda Gorman’s recitation of her poem “The Hill We Climb” at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration is an understatement. Three years have not diminished my admiration for this young poet. This week she performed her poem “What We Carry” with world-renowned cellist Jan Vogler on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Even if you are not a fan of poetry, I encourage you to take a listen. Her words, her delivery, the accompaniment all make for a sublime performance.
Because words and language are the tools of my trade, my favorite line in the poem is “Language is a life craft. Yes, language is a life raft.” I should get that printed on a T-shirt.
The 25-year-old is the National Youth Poet Laureate, the first ever to hold the literary position. Besides being a best-selling poet, Gorman is a filmmaker and activist, and she intends to run for president in 2036. Godspeed.
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Beautiful! The Poet and the Muscian. My heart rejoiced as my eyes filled with tears of Joy. So Beautiful!! Thank you Steady Family!! GOD BLESS!