It is young people like poet Amanda Gorman, who recited her poem, “The Hill We Climb”, at the presidential inauguration on January 20th, who give me hope for the future. She wrote it right after the riot at the Capitol on January 6th, and I am awestruck by her words.
To my mind, her words flow freely every time I read her poem. I like it more with each re-reading!
She is our future, and I am glad of it; she’s a young person gifted with words – among countless other young persons you and I are likely unaware of, who sprinkles words of inspiration and fiery determination into our consciences.
Enjoy!
[from Democracy Now!’s broadcast; text of poem and transcript of show included.]