Today’s prompt for 1linerWeds and JusJoJan was, “defeat.” I didn’t like it, though Linda used it in a very appropriate way. I wrote my first take on the prompt before President Joe Biden’s inauguration. After listening to Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” I found the perfect quote for the prompt. So here it is:
“But while democracy can be periodically delayed, It can never be permanently defeated.”
Amanda Gorman
Ms. Gorman, at 22, is the youngest poet to recite at an inauguration. As a child she overcame a speech impediment, an auditory disorder, that she believes helped her become a better writer. Here is her whole poem:
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January 20, 2021 at 10:31 pm
Great post, JoAnna! I think Amanda Gorman is an impressive young poet and thoruoghly enjoyed her recitation today. Thanks for posting the video! ❤ It seems we got through day without the violence many of us feared. I am grateful for that!
January 20, 2021 at 11:05 pm
I am very grateful, too. It was a great day! Glad you enjoyed the recitation. ❤
January 21, 2021 at 12:47 am
Awesome!
January 21, 2021 at 8:07 pm
Thanks, Dave!
January 21, 2021 at 4:31 am
Wonderful. I believe the President has also battled with a stammer
January 21, 2021 at 8:34 pm
Yes! He has shared that he still stutters when tired. Some of his political opponents have made fun of for speaking slowly. I’m impressed with how well he speaks. His inauguration speech delivery was energetic and powerful.
January 22, 2021 at 2:34 am
It was, indeed
January 21, 2021 at 6:49 am
I had other commitments, so I joined the live stream of the inauguration late. But I did get a chance to hear Amanda’s recitation and was floored. It was really moving and 22? Sheez.
January 21, 2021 at 8:47 pm
I know! 22! Imagine what she might do with her whole life ahead of her!
January 21, 2021 at 12:53 pm
Her performance and poem were powerful.
January 21, 2021 at 8:59 pm
AND she’s 22 years old! Gives me hope!
January 22, 2021 at 9:03 am
Thank you for sharing!.. I watched the entire entire process and believe that democracy prevailed… the young lady was amazing and she will be a household name one day…. 🙂
Until we meet again…
There are good ships and there a wood ships
The ships that sail the sea,
But the best ships are friendships
And may they always be!
(Irish Saying)
January 22, 2021 at 8:22 pm
Yes, Amanda Gorman was amazing. And she’s only 22! Thank you for the sweet poem about friendship! Be well! 🙂
January 23, 2021 at 12:38 am
A truly wonderful piece. I’m so grateful they chose Amanda to share her words with the world. She did such an incredible job.
January 23, 2021 at 9:48 am
She was the perfect choice. Inspiring, Uplifting, and true!