For poet Amanda Gorman, poetry is about asking charged and challenging questions #tedtalks
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@l.k.1111
January 21, 2025 at 6:23 pm
Truth.????
@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?
@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
@BooksForever
January 21, 2025 at 6:41 pm
Definitely one of our nation’s exceedingly rare geniuses.
@HoneysLit
January 21, 2025 at 6:46 pm
I love this is her definition of poetry.
@louisdeconte
January 21, 2025 at 7:35 pm
A shining jewel is speaking…
@HelenMontgomery-w7n
January 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm
Oh ???? now that is Poetry, mind blowing eye opening soul searching Poetry… Bravo ???????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????
@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!
@fernandasilveira
January 22, 2025 at 12:17 am
❤❤❤
@jamesmcgrath849
January 22, 2025 at 1:11 am
Cliché and beyond eyeroll worthy.
@PoppyOnPoppy
January 24, 2025 at 7:46 am
Explain. Be specific.
@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!!!!
@ipuya
January 22, 2025 at 7:29 am
I can’t believe the wisdom and confidence she carries at her age ????
@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.
@muzzybeat
January 22, 2025 at 9:45 pm
She literally sprinkled glitter all over her face and neck.
@Dbb277-2
January 23, 2025 at 9:10 am
Thank you Ms. Gorman. You are a breath of fresh air in a trying time.
@kennethessu6960
January 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Rare genius