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.????

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   @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?

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   @y-ddraig

   January 21, 2025 at 6:27 pm

   Thank you young poetess. Thank you Ma’am.

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     @PoppyOnPoppy

     January 24, 2025 at 7:45 am

     Poet

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   @BooksForever

   January 21, 2025 at 6:41 pm

   Definitely one of our nation’s exceedingly rare geniuses.

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   @HoneysLit

   January 21, 2025 at 6:46 pm

   I love this is her definition of poetry.

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   @louisdeconte

   January 21, 2025 at 7:35 pm

   A shining jewel is speaking…

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   @HelenMontgomery-w7n

   January 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm

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

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   @txheadshots

   January 21, 2025 at 9:25 pm

   Damn, I love her

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     @glomontero6011

     January 21, 2025 at 11:08 pm

     Take away the 1st word and I agree!

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   @fernandasilveira

   January 22, 2025 at 12:17 am

   ❤❤❤

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    @jamesmcgrath849

    January 22, 2025 at 1:11 am

    Cliché and beyond eyeroll worthy.

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      @PoppyOnPoppy

      January 24, 2025 at 7:46 am

      Explain. Be specific.

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    @chaz4510

    January 22, 2025 at 1:26 am

    Daffodils is not particularly politically charged. Great poem though.

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      @PoppyOnPoppy

      January 24, 2025 at 7:45 am

      Read it again!!!!

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    @ipuya

    January 22, 2025 at 7:29 am

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

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    @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.

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    @muzzybeat

    January 22, 2025 at 9:45 pm

    She literally sprinkled glitter all over her face and neck.

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    @Dbb277-2

    January 23, 2025 at 9:10 am

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

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    @kennethessu6960

    January 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm

    Rare genius

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