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I like how our english teachers have the same mind

I'm an English teacher, and I was sent here by...myself.

Who else got sent here by their English teacher? 🌼

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To all the kids writing essays - a few things to talk about: - intertextuality. She quotes and invokes MANY other writers and speakers including; Lin Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Maya Angelou (Still I Rise), MLK (I Have A Dream, when she lists the areas of the country). This contributes to the feeling of anchored, unified optimism in the poem. - collective nouns. She constantly uses “we”, “our” and “us”. She is speaking to, and for, ALL of us, not just for herself. No ‘I’ in this poem. - the style of writing and performance feels fresh and current, but it is actually rooted in the most ancient form of literature there is, bardic poetry. She uses methods like alliteration, assonance, internal rhyme, metaphor and a musical delivery. These are all things found in ancient poems like Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf. These were stories made to be performed, not read. The purpose was to entertain, but also to unify people around a communal sense of identity and heritage. She is tapping into something very old and deep inside all of us. Hope that was useful! From a geeky English teacher :)

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"Even as we grieved, we grew. Even as we hurt, we hoped. Even as we tired, we tried." I truly felt that. Powerful message.

I'm not even American and yet I was still sent here by my teacher.

Stop looking at this comment. You have an essay to write.

"We've learned that quiet isn't always peace"

"..being American is more than a pride we inherit it's the past we step into and how we repair it..."

I don't know what's more impressive, the fact that at only 22 years old, she's speaking at the president's inauguration and killing it, or the seriousness of her poem. This is a good thing.

"If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy, and change our children's birthright."

I was blown away by this on inauguration day. "When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid The new dawn blooms as we free it For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it If only we're brave enough to be it"

It's a shame Maya Angelou isn't still around to see this. What an incredible young woman. Poise, dignity and eloquence...

The inauguration was refreshingly "normal", but Amanda's speech was absolutely amazing. I don't think this will be the last we hear of her!

I'd like to know how many people aren't here for writing a essay

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“For there is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it” Amen! Thank you, Amanda, for this. You’ve done the world a huge service

Maya Angelo is working through this 22 yr old woman and let our English teachers study her in this timeless rhythm. 😎

She re- lit the light of hope in American hearts.

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OUTSTANDING!!!! What a brave, beautiful, bold young love she is!!!!

Now this is the type of young lady worthy of being a role model. Class combined with eloquence and intellect… an unbeatable combination.

she makes me proud to be an American, and I'm Canadian

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So moving. Her movements truly enhanced her words.

“You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if we just keep moving, we’ll come to a better place.” -Uncle Iroh

I had to watch this for Language arts and im so glad I did. I have literally watched it 6 times like im not exaggerating. it is amazingly beautiful, and it makes me feel better about the future. I love everything about it, the cadence, her voice, and the excellent message.

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"For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it."

This is how I want my country to be seen

As an artist, I genuinely wish for more artists and people like her to be in positions of power, or at least have a seat at the table. I know so many highly intelligent artists that lead from the heart and think so uniquely that they would add so much light, wisdom and fresh forward thinking to a government. Artists aren’t made the most of in our culture.

The more you replay this, the more valuable the message it carries. America can be extremely proud of her.

I’m not even a big fan of poetry, but this won me over. Inspiring.

Obviously, she is an old soul. So much talent, so eloquent, so insightful and 22 years old. And, adorable to boot. I love her and can't wait for her book of poetry to be published.

How the hell did all of our teachers send us here

Not just black excellence, just the very definition of excellence itself.

I don’t feel qualified to make comment on this poem. Let just say that I am a 53 year old white man from the other side of the world (New Zealand), and the power of these words isn’t lost on me. They brought a tear to my eyes and fill me with hope. What an amazing person she is.

For there's always light, if we only we were only brave enough to see it, if we were only brave enough to be it🔥🔥

I can’t imagine what the USA could have done over the last few years if Donnie spoke like or had such character.

This will ring in my ears, and I hear a new message each time I listen to it.

I have not smiled, believed, or felt inspired like this in years.

' a nation unfinished, not broken' - the spirit of Martin Luther King shines on.

So we all just here doing our English class response assessment to this last min?

If anyone wants the entire poem: When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade We've braved the belly of the beast We've learned that quiet isn't always peace And the norms and notions of what just is Isn't always just-ice And yet the dawn is ours before we knew it Somehow we do it Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished We the successors of a country and a time Where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president only to find herself reciting for one And yes we are far from polished far from pristine but that doesn't mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect We are striving to forge a union with purpose To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another We seek harm to none and harmony for all Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true: That even as we grieved, we grew That even as we hurt, we hoped That even as we tired, we tried That we'll forever be tied together, victorious Not because we will never again know defeat but because we will never again sow division Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree And no one shall make them afraid If we're to live up to our own time Then victory won't lie in the blade But in all the bridges we've made That is the promise to glade The hill we climb If only we dare It's because being American is more than a pride we inherit, it's the past we step into and how we repair it We've seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy And this effort very nearly succeeded But while democracy can be periodically delayed it can never be permanently defeated In this truth in this faith we trust For while we have our eyes on the future history has its eyes on us This is the era of just redemption We feared at its inception We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour but within it we found the power to author a new chapter To offer hope and laughter to ourselves So while once we asked, how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe? Now we assert How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us? We will not march back to what was but move to what shall be A country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation because we know our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation Our blunders become their burdens But one thing is certain: If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children's birthright So let us leave behind a country better than the one we were left with Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest, we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one We will rise from the gold-limbed hills of the west, we will rise from the windswept northeast where our forefathers first realized revolution We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the midwestern states, we will rise from the sunbaked south We will rebuild, reconcile and recover and every known nook of our nation and every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful will emerge, battered and beautiful When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid The new dawn blooms as we free it For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it If only we're brave enough to be it

She spoke to the world and the world listened. A new fan in Finland right here ❤️🙋‍♂️

"The Hill We Climb" When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade We've braved the belly of the beast We've learned that quiet isn't always peace And the norms and notions of what just is Isn’t always just-ice And yet the dawn is ours before we knew it Somehow we do it Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn’t broken but simply unfinished We the successors of a country and a time Where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president only to find herself reciting for one And yes we are far from polished far from pristine but that doesn’t mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect We are striving to forge a union with purpose To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another We seek harm to none and harmony for all Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true: That even as we grieved, we grew That even as we hurt, we hoped That even as we tired, we tried That we’ll forever be tied together, victorious Not because we will never again know defeat but because we will never again sow division Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree And no one shall make them afraid If we’re to live up to our own time Then victory won’t lie in the blade But in all the bridges we’ve made That is the promise to glade The hill we climb If only we dare It's because being American is more than a pride we inherit, it’s the past we step into and how we repair it We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy And this effort very nearly succeeded But while democracy can be periodically delayed it can never be permanently defeated In this truth in this faith we trust For while we have our eyes on the future history has its eyes on us This is the era of just redemption We feared at its inception We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour but within it we found the power to author a new chapter To offer hope and laughter to ourselves So while once we asked, how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe? Now we assert How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us? We will not march back to what was but move to what shall be A country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation because we know our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation Our blunders become their burdens But one thing is certain: If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children’s birthright So let us leave behind a country better than the one we were left with Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest, we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one We will rise from the gold-limbed hills of the west, we will rise from the windswept northeast where our forefathers first realized revolution We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the midwestern states, we will rise from the sunbaked south We will rebuild, reconcile and recover and every known nook of our nation and every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful will emerge, battered and beautiful When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid The new dawn blooms as we free it For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it If only we’re brave enough to be it

America once was "The City Upon the Hill", now she's perfectly right arguing America in some terms became "The Hill we (Re)climb". What a passionate speech in a depressing world..

Since the day I heard this poem like everyone else on this site, I can not help but listening to her performing again and again. The printed version is on the wall in my study! Inspiring, hopeful and joyful!

One of my favorite moments during the inauguration. I found myself so moved and cried.

Oh my goodness - I am literally blown away. What an extraordinary young lady!! I am German, but I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and goosebumps all over. Such an inspiration!

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She delivered it with grace. Perfect nuances. That was just incredibly amazing.

I’m not American but I’m proud to hear this❤️

Ohh this was so powerful. I got chills throughout the entire reading.

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I can’t find the words to say how astounding and beautiful she is and that poem was! Thank You Miss Amanda, let your words penetrate the hearts and minds of all mankind! That’s was hauntingly beautiful! 🙏🏽

remember ABC as you say she reads and recites... that make sure you realize this wonderful young lady also WROTE THESE POWERFUL words....

Here, my friends, is the face of America. This is what we have produced and what we can become. Heed her words and revel in her beauty.

Why am I sobbing but also watching this as a Canadian? 😭😭😭

As just a person, this is a young lady with the most beautiful soul.And anyone doesn't get this I feel for them. Anyone one believes what she is saying they are welcome at my table. God Bless this young beautiful young lady

She had my complete and undivided attention. I will remember her name, Amanda

Poet written by Amanda Gorman the Honorary Poet, "The Hill We Climb" is a historical and will be heard around the world. We will hear more from her. I heard your message, I thank you for your truth, thanks Debra.

Today, I felt inspired to read and listen to "The Hill We Climb," and now I am literally crying with tears in my eyes. I don't cry at many things, but I am crying as the words of this poem resonate within me. With all of the disease, division, and death of last year and this one, this poem is quite timely. Thank you, Amanda, for this poem that you have given as a gift to the world. Thank you for voicing all of the feelings we've felt over these years in particular. Thank you. Much love to you!

When you must write a report for your english teacher but you don’t understand a word

I can't watch this without crying hysterically.

I never thought I tear up at the reciting of a poem but man oh man this hit me hard. ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. AMAZING

She is the Light for new generations!!

Trying to recite along: “When day comes we step out of the shade, Aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light If only we’re brave enough to see it, If only we’re brave enough to be it.”🌞

“Some of us would rather shatter America before they would share it” Amanda

That young girl just killed it.

Americans, Amanda's words are why we love, respect and trust in you, and your great country. "The new dawn blooms as we free it". Heal, and the world heals with you. God does bless America.

Analysis of “The hill we climb” - Amanda Gorman. Summary “The Hill We Climb”, is an inauguration poem recited on January 6th, 2021 by the 22-year-old Amanda Gorman. In the poem, she speaks upon a lot of the ongoing problems in America. Also, what it really means to be an American. In front of millions of people, she stood up and highlighted some of the problems in which America has been through and is eventually going to meet. How we have become more divided, and how there should be a place for everyone. How we should strive for a more united nation, she also mentions chooses to mention racism here and there. To sum it all up in one sentence: “But that doesn't mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect. We are striving to forge a union with purpose.” Analytical poem “But while democracy can be periodically delayed it can never be permanently defeated.” Here she is talking about how Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential race, and Donald Trump not wanting to accept the results of the election. He suggested postponing the election and have reelection since he thought that that increased postal voting could essentially lead to fraud and inaccurate results. The sentence was also a direct message to the violent mob that attacked Congress not too long ago. This all happened because of Donald Trump, telling his supports they should fight like hell if they want to win “their” country back. She was basically telling all the angry Trump supporters: No matter what you do, democracy will always prevail. “To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man.” In her poem, she chooses to put some focus on racism, and she even mentions it a few times. This is, to say the least, a very controversial topic, however, it is something that deserves attention and to is pointed out since a lot of the racism also comes from the US government. Also, a lot of African Americans still believe they are being suppressed so it is a good way to appeal to a bigger audience. She also mentions herself as an example, maybe for pointing out how much the US has changed. And that for maybe only 40 years ago she would not have been allowed to be reciting for the US president because of her skin color. “We must first put our differences aside.” America has the most ethnicities in the world; however, Americans are also getting more divided. This also goes economically wise, because while the rich people are getting richer, the poor people, on the other hand, are getting left behind in a struggling society. She chose to not talk about climate change and such because this poem was more directed at the people. I also think she chose not to include it since Joe Bidden already has a lot, no reason to beat a dead horse. “We will rebuild, reconcile and recover.” It means that America is in a need of a change if they ever wish to develop as a people and a nation. To reconcile the people and rebuild the country as well as rethink their priorities. Examples of alliterations: She says “we” a lot of times, actually, more than 8% of her entire speech is the word “we”. She also mentions “We will” 10 times. You can really hear how she tries to push out the idea that we are all in this together. Every time she refers to the American people it is by saying “We”. This also adds to her pathos, making it sound like they are all in this together. To conclude, I think that Amanda succeeded in getting her message across in the right way. First of all because of the right methods she used to deliver her poem. She utilized the right techniques/words correctly and talked politically well too. Nothing sounded too off, and all in all I really liked it. If I had to critique the poem it would have to be, I do not like how she mentions her past. It is interesting nonetheless that does not make it relevant. Ps. Here is my assignment I wrote this myself yesterday, it's 100% Original so don't worry. For all the people that need help, I got you. Love you all. Please don't copyright this comment took me hours to make From: - Yukkiv2

Serious Maya vibes in this young woman. She will go far!

This poem will be looked back on in American history to define the heart and soul of the people in this time

I'm a full German that spent all of her summers in California, some of my best friends are American. Not being able to go as usual is hard. This made me tear up, I love and miss your country guys. From all my heart, I hope America recovers soon, with the lead of a new president.

I have lost count of how many times I have replayed this poem. Powerful and moving indeed. Thanks, Amanda.

I am not a mom but when she was talking today I felt that proud 'That's my daughter' moment .What a honor ! That confidence and her powerful words ..

I was moved and uplifted by this wonderful young woman’s talent . Fan in England

not even american, not even here for an assignment, this speech is just one of my favourite things ever- somewhat a comfort poem

This brought tears. She represents and speaks so much truth. God bless this "unfinished world"!

What an incredible poem, and what an inspirational person... I’m just a few lines she washed away the filth left by the previous administration.

Maya Angelou would declare that Amanda Gorman is a phenomenal woman, and I would 100% agree.

This beautiful young woman, spoke brilliantly. With more poise and dignity than many I have ever heard

I can see this poem becoming part of education curriculum in a few years' time. What a masterpiece!

Extraordinary poetry and performance by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. Mic drop. Jaw drop too!

Wow.This inspiring.The message cuts across boarders. If only we are brave enough to take it

"Democracy may be delayed but never denied". What a great poet you are!

Our Country is what her Heart spoke so we need to her hear and embrace her Beautiful words.....

I am not American I was so moved by her words. She is making history the world was watching her. The future is bright

If we’re to live up to her own time, then victory won’t lie in the blade, but in all the bridges we’ve made.

What a powerful and eloquent young woman. Amanda, you did it. I'm so happy for you and happy for all of us who bear witness to your grace.

Her words are beautiful, her presentation is beautiful and I am moved, humbled and inspired. The nation and the world needs you Amanda Gorman. Thank you so much for these perfect words. ❤️

I never cared for poetry. In fact I usually make fun of it... but I literally stopped what I was doing and couldn’t look away as she spoke. This was so powerful.

Amanda Gorman will go down in History and in my opinion, she all ready has cemented her status. I'm calling it right now. Bless you all 💙

Beautiful and inspiring! This young woman gives us the hope we need for the future we face. I love how she uses her hands to express her thoughts.

The highlight of the day; a day that brought relief to millions, nay billions , of people around the world.