POV: You have to write an "short" essay about this, but you got distracted and are reading the comments instead and you realize it's not just you doing that assignment.

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I like how our english teachers have the same mind

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 :)

Who else got sent here by their English teacher? 🌼

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

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

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

pov: your english teacher sent you here

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.

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

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

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"

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

“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

So moving. Her movements truly enhanced her words.

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

POV: The 1.6 million viewers are all students😂

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!

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

POV: when u realize that ur not the only 1 who got send here by ur english teacher

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.

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

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

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

“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

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.

POV: You are reading the comments seeing, everybody is forced watching this bcs of their eng-teacher :)

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

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

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

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

How the hell did all of our teachers send us here

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

POV: you have to write a response on this poem.

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!

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

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

POV: You're watching this for a school English assignment.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

I can't watch this without crying hysterically.

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

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..

"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

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

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! 🙏🏽

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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.”🌞

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 is the Light for new generations!!

Words matter. When they are put together by Amanda, they come alive as hope and spirit. Absolutely love her

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

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

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

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

For the last 4 years, I never knew if I'd feel hope for humanity or our country again. It was beautiful to wake up today and feel some hope again, and this wonderful young woman's poem gave me so much hope. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!

pov: you have an English teacher

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

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

This is how I want my country to be seen

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.

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

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 ..

Absolutely graceful and moving. It was as if words were dancing a hopeful song. Bravo young girl! greetings from Chile!

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

This girl was amazing!!!!!! When she talks about her “bronze soul”.....wow, she stole the show!

This poem is what the whole country needed to hear from this beautiful talented young lady. It is uplifting, uniting, and gives hope to all of us after what we have experienced the last 4 years, especially the last 2 weeks. Keep up the great work Amanda Gorman.

Oh my god, she was absolutely great, strong, clear, powerful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

shes spitting bars

"Mr. President, Dr. Biden, Madam Vice President, Mr. Emhoff, Americans and the world: 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 justice. 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 our 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, 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 enaction 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 in 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 wind-swept north-east, where our forefathers first realized revolution. We will rise from the lake-rinsed cities of the midwestern states. We will rise from the sun-baked South. We will rebuild, reconcile, and recover in 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."

I watched this live on TV last night in Singapore. Amanda's poem was my favourite bit. Just wonderful and uplifting!

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

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.