In her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” Amanda Gorman combines slam poetry, rap, free verse, performance art and politics in a way no one has ever done before. Shakespeare was not only a brilliant dramatist but was also a master of wordplay and created plays that touched on universal themes. The Beatles were not only incredible musicians, they were genius lyricists and were aided by a visionary producer, George Martin. In my view, brilliance is never singular rather it is the combination of many talents and visions that create an extraordinary work of art. Gorman’s performance was as bright as her yellow dress and as exciting as her red headband. She recited her poem in a powerful voice with poise and gravitas far beyond her years, using expertly choreographed hand and arm gestures, transforming the simple reading of a poem into a thrilling display of literary and artistic talent. Ms. Gorman is the current National Youth Poet Laureate who was handpicked by the First Lady, Dr. As part of the ceremonies, a 22-year-old African-American poet, Amanda Gorman, captivated the nation with a stirring poem about unity entitled, “The Hill We Climb.” Ms. Last week, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46 th president of the United States.
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