Poetry: The Light of Language and Bridges

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Poetry has never been the language of barriers, it’s always been the language of bridges. –Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017.  Reciting poetry provided her with her greatest strength — her voice. Poetry served as a form of speech pathology, and through lots of practice, she overcame her speech impediment. Amanda read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, and is the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration in United States history. She is a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, where she studied Sociology. Her twin sister, Gabrielle Gorman is a film writer, producer, director, and activist.

What a double dose of power-packed talent their mother Joan Wicks must be proud of.

30 thoughts on “Poetry: The Light of Language and Bridges”

  3. Dawn, I am so proud of Amanda and her sister. They are indeed “EXCELLENCE” personified. She suffered from a speech impediment and overcame it with poetry. She displays amazing resilience, even at a young age. She is a testament to doing her best and being her best that reaches so many others, regardless of race, age, creed or color. To Amanda! 🍸🥂🍹

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  4. Thank you so very much Dawn. Amanda’s story of being a light is unfiltered, that’s if we choose to be a light of hope, inspiration and encouragement. Thanks girl for stopping by and reading this spotlight. 😎🌟🤩

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  7. Oh Michele my Belle, thank you a million times over. As a mother, you know how you feel that sense of pride beaming over your face and through your body when you see the achievements your daughter produces. 😊💖🤗 I applaud excellence and she is inspirational indeed! Thanks so much my Dancing Queen! Have a FANtabulous evening! 💃🏼🎶🌙🎵💃🏽

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  8. Hey my Mommy Nature and Energizer Bunny Extraordinaire. Thanks so much girlfriend for your very kind comments my friend. We women rock don’t we? We take what we have and turn it into a masterpiece! I do hope you are slowing it down for the weekend. 🛁🤗🚿 Take a page from Ollie and just chill dawwwwlinkkkkk!!!! Love ya! Hugs and smooches! 😘💖😊

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  9. I do know. 💗 Thank you, sweet Kymbelina. I also know what it feels like to have my daughter say she is proud of me. Waterworks! Next to the pasta at the grocery store. 😆 Happy Friday to you. Catch you on the flip side! 🎶💖

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  10. Oh my, not next to the pasta at the grocery store? Oh Michele, I now see why you need to keep some Kleenex on hand at all times girlfriend! 😭😭😭 Well, I am proud of you too! 🥰💖😘 Have a FANtabulous evening and weekend ladybug! 🦋🌺🐞

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  11. Wow! Wow! Wow! Amazing post! Dear Kym it is very interesting., as always.
    Love the photo, to be brave enough… Wonderful share, thank’s !
    Have a lovely evening and tea time! Relax! Abrazote mi amiga!!

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  12. It’s so wonderful. I remember listening to Amanda read her poem for the first time, and I was in awe of the power in her voice. Poetry is definitely about building bridges, and about speaking truth. Lovely post, my kindred; happy weekend, dear Kym! 🤗❤️🌹🌸🦋💙🥰😘

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  14. Right you are! 😊 It was a special moment. Thank you – you’re going to make me cry. 😁 All happy tears, of course. Thank you. Wishing you the same my dancing Maven of Motivation, sweet and powerful, Kymbelina! 💖

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  15. Awwww Michele my Belle, such moments are those we cherish so much. No amount of money or notoriety can satisfy the soul in such a tenderhearted way. I appreciate you sharing such a personal moment with me my dancing queen. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend! Hugs and smooches. 🥰💖😘

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  17. Jeff you are such a warm spirit. Thank you so much for your insightful comment my friend. Yes, I was totally in awe when I first heard Amanda speak. What a powerhouse she is indeed! Wishing you the most FANtabulous weekend my kindred! 😍💖🤩💞😊

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  23. Awww Khaya, thank you my dear friend for your introspect and kind words. 🙏🏽 “We Are Poetry” in every sense of the word! Bless you for that my dear. I honestly appreciate it. Have a FANtabulous week girlfriend. 😍💖🥰

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