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  1. @l.k.1111

    January 21, 2025 at 6:23 pm

    Truth.????

  2. @Actress_Monica_Biel

    January 21, 2025 at 6:24 pm

    Totally agree, Amanda Gorman’s ability to challenge us with her poetry is truly inspiring. It really makes you think, right?

  3. @y-ddraig

    January 21, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    Thank you young poetess. Thank you Ma’am.

    • @PoppyOnPoppy

      January 24, 2025 at 7:45 am

      Poet

  4. @BooksForever

    January 21, 2025 at 6:41 pm

    Definitely one of our nation’s exceedingly rare geniuses.

  5. @HoneysLit

    January 21, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    I love this is her definition of poetry.

  6. @louisdeconte

    January 21, 2025 at 7:35 pm

    A shining jewel is speaking…

  7. @HelenMontgomery-w7n

    January 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm

    Oh ???? now that is Poetry, mind blowing eye opening soul searching Poetry… Bravo ???????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????

  8. @txheadshots

    January 21, 2025 at 9:25 pm

    Damn, I love her

    • @glomontero6011

      January 21, 2025 at 11:08 pm

      Take away the 1st word and I agree!

  9. @fernandasilveira

    January 22, 2025 at 12:17 am

    ❤❤❤

  10. @jamesmcgrath849

    January 22, 2025 at 1:11 am

    Cliché and beyond eyeroll worthy.

    • @PoppyOnPoppy

      January 24, 2025 at 7:46 am

      Explain. Be specific.

  11. @chaz4510

    January 22, 2025 at 1:26 am

    Daffodils is not particularly politically charged. Great poem though.

    • @PoppyOnPoppy

      January 24, 2025 at 7:45 am

      Read it again!!!!

  12. @ipuya

    January 22, 2025 at 7:29 am

    I can’t believe the wisdom and confidence she carries at her age ????

  13. @GaryNichols50

    January 22, 2025 at 6:43 pm

    Her poetry is fantastic standing on its own. But her delivery makes it even better. She is quite a talent.

  14. @muzzybeat

    January 22, 2025 at 9:45 pm

    She literally sprinkled glitter all over her face and neck.

  15. @Dbb277-2

    January 23, 2025 at 9:10 am

    Thank you Ms. Gorman. You are a breath of fresh air in a trying time.

  16. @kennethessu6960

    January 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm

    Rare genius

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