"The Hill We Climb" reads, in part:
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.

She was amazing!
ReplyDeleteWas she not!!! If I live long enough She has my vote!
DeleteAmen! She was extraordinary and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteastonishing youngin'- Plus a car just went by with enormous flags waving "BLACK LIVES MATTER" and BIDEN/HARRIS". We can breathe!
DeleteThe girlettes claim her as one of them: "She is almost our age, and she is brave."
ReplyDeleteP.S. Cool photo with the Black woman cop in back!
DeleteThe girlettes, the little pod that lives here, were enthralled utterly! Nat is writing poetry, Marden is drawing a "unity flag" and Maple is trying to make a GAGA dress out of a napkin.
DeleteAmanda will be president, but Lady Gaga is the queen of my heart.
Delete[I thought "Hunger Games" re her outfit--I see others thought so too.]
Incredible. She was spectacular. So grateful to see young poets young women of color represented.
ReplyDeleteWe hope, we heart.
DeleteI couldn't agree more! She was remarkable.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my! When i think of being her age...wow! What a brilliance she is!
Deletea glorious day!
ReplyDeleteYou said it , Sister!! Fabulous day, a very very good day! And then they interviewed some militia in Texas...downer, much.
DeleteShe's amazing!
ReplyDeleteHer composure and absolute command of everything- what a star!
DeleteI kept thinking, "Her hands are doves."
ReplyDeleteShe is luminous.
Yes doves, and yes luminous, She is a complete package! Her mastery of the language and cadence , mind boggling! So young!
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