The Brightest Light
American Sunrise
January 20th, 2021
A star was born today. Amanda Gorman transfixed us all with her poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Her words and thoughts will not leave my mind:
“For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
What an unforgettable day of change and hope, overflowing with inspiration.
MADAM VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS.
Here’s to the future, together.
More tomorrow,
Kelly
Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.
I am glad that this light brings you hope.
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Thanks, Lookoom. Hope is important, eh? Hard to look ahead without it.
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My favorite part was,
“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”
What a great poet!
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YES! So great and so many thoughts included that we can all relate to. Thank you for sharing your favorite part!
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Personally, I thought she was the highlight of the day, which is really saying something since the whole day was wonderful! What a gift.
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Agreed, Tina! Such a gift. An unforgettable day.
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She was spectacular! Everything about her and her poem – her message, her delivery, her history, her coat!! 🙂 A ray of hope for sure.
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Cheers to that! I hope we hear much, much more from her for a long time!
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She took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. We keep hearing the expression, “The best is yet to come.” Yesterday it arrived and she was that “best”.
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Absolutely! The best. She met the moment so perfectly. I can’t wait to watch her talent shine for many years to come.
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I was so moved by her words. The tears came during the inauguration acceptance speeches, and then again during Amanda’s poem. Your photo is appropriate.
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Yes! She was so moving and it was a moment in time many of us will never forget. We needed it. Thanks, Ruth!
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You did it again Kelly Girl! POP
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THANKS, Dennis!! 🙂
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Alison
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YAY! All thanks to amazing Amanda Gorman and Kamala Harris for an incredible day (and Joe, too of course). 🙂
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Amanda Gorman is a *STAR*!
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Beautiful lines those! Wishes and hopes for all the best to come, which you and so many of your country have chosen Kelly!
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Hi there! Thanks for the wishes and hopes, Deb! The future is looking bright.
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I can still see her face and hear her words, Kelly. So powerful. As was so much of the day. Peggy and I were glued to our television from 6 am to 9 pm. (Longer than I have ever watched TV.) It is so good to feel hopeful again and to watch how fast Biden is moving since. Thanks much for your post. –Curt
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Same here — watching from sun-up to well past sundown! The fireworks at the end of the concert were beyond description. A perfect end to an unforgettable day. Cheers to the road ahead and hearing more from Poet Amanda Gorman!
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Our young poet has a bright, bright future: I hear she’s even going to read something at the Super Bowl. Well-deserved praise for her!!!
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Oh, I hadn’t heard that! Thanks for sharing. I’ll be watching. 🙂
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