Every once in a while, I come across an artist that just moves me. When they turn out to be a writer that's super good, I get a little jealous. They show just how mundane my own writing is. And I am better for this realization.
The entire United States of America was introduced to Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden's inauguration. Her poem was so moving and emotional and inspiring. I am obviously not a religious person, but this is what invocations should be like.
Here is the text of the poem for those who didn't see it or want to read it: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/amberjamieson/amanda-gorman-biden-inauguration-poem
Here is the video:
I tear up every time I hear this poem. All invocations should be poems.
Let love be our legacy, if only we are brave enough to be it.
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