Amanda Gorman, 22, delivers powerful inaugural poem: ‘There is always light’

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The youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history delivered a rousing reading of her poem 'The Hill We Climb' to widespread acclaim at the inauguration.

,"The Hill We Climb," which climaxed with the lines,"For there is always light / If only we’re brave enough to see it / If only we’re brave enough to be it."FULL AMANDA GORMAN POEM:

“We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one ... There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

 

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GadiNBC Amanda is a bright light.

Outstanding!

Superstar ❤️

Man I just loved her speech. Nvr heard of her before but just can’t wait to see her future. So impressed & moved

It was Beautiful, Powerful. She is a force for now and in the future 💜!!

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