"The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history."
Inauguration Date: January 20, 2021
President: Joseph Biden
Vice-President: Kamala Harris
Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Poet, National Youth Poet Laureate -- CNBC YouTube Video
Her words:
"A Nation that isn't broken, simply unfinished."
"But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated. In this truth, in this faith, we trust"
Nina Simone -- Feeling Good
"While democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated." Amen to that.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I can breathe again. And wow, Ms. Gorman’s presentation and poem were spectacular, weren’t they? Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLike a breath of fresh air isn't Joared, I am so happy for you.
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WWW
I had no idea how much this past presidency had weighed on me till it was lifted yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThat young poet was amazing and I was shocked she was 22--she looked like a young teen.
Huge, huge sigh of relief!
ReplyDeleteAmanda Gorman's Inaugural poem was stunning and beautiful. I was transfixed by its power and emotion. She is a treasure.
ReplyDeleteI felt so much Joy and Relief on Inauguration Day. It felt like a catharsis. A comforting. A mooring, even.
John Legend's performance of Nina Simone's song "Feeling Good" that night at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial was the hit of the night for me. Terrific.