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\"Amanda
We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace and the norms and notions of \u201cwhat just is\u201d isn’t always \u201cjustice.\u201d Amanda Gorman, Jan. 20, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

The online Oprah Magazine presents the full text of Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” Inauguration Poem Transcript<\/a> [offsite link]<\/p>\r\n

One not only can feel and hear, but also can see a recognizable influence and responsibility cast to the charismatic Ms Gorman by Oprah and Maya Angelo: Ms Gorman\u2019s articulating hand gestures, a fundamental part of her recitations, reveal a deeper thesis in the form of an elegantly styled, caged-bird shaped ring. Oprah\u2019s gift of the ring and a set of earrings is like a woman-warrior bouquet tossed, passed, casting a torch lit with the glow from cherished mentoring, influencing, and leadership responsibilities. This is a heavy-weight suite of responsibilities that require a diverse, rich portfolio of brilliance, skills, and talent, filled of life-long public commitments involving passion for arts, humanity, global communication, and peace projects.<\/p>\r\n

Quincy Jones\u2019 pivotal words, \u201cYour future is so bright it burns my eyes,\u201d to Oprah as well as my own words, \u201cPeace comes with the patience to see and be<\/em> the beautiful,\u201d were brought to my mind when I heard Gorman complete her performance poem that began by asking<\/p>\r\n

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where can we find light<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

For there was always light.
If only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it. <\/strong>(Amanda Gorman)<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

No doubt, many eyes were burning on the 20th<\/sup> of January as this 22-year-old clearly embraced her high-reaching goals. We see, hear, and feel Gorman courageously hold her hands\/torch high, not breaking faith with the master women warriors who came before her as she accepts her challenge:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president only to find herself reciting for one.<\/strong> (Amanda Gorman)<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

In her iconic publication, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,<\/em> Maya\u2019s focus is on strength of character and a love of literature to overcome racism and trauma.<\/p>\r\n

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The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom. <\/strong>(Maya Angelou)<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

The fearful trill continues unabated for people impoverished through ignorance, health, fear, trauma, and are in difficult situations without a reasonable support network. Strength of character, courage, extraordinary kindness and compassion, a peace-seeking heart\/soul and high degree of patience and determination are what I have found to be a means of overcoming division. Deeply reflecting about peace, acceptance, and resistance, I often thought:<\/p>\r\n

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It is through people, not like us, that help us grow<\/em>, <\/strong>(M. E. Lacey)<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

When one finds themselves encircled by conflicting perspectives, the flight or fight response can change one\u2019s behaviour. Hurt people hurt people<\/strong>. When one needs support the most, a sufferer often isolates. Fear sits at the heart of pain. Relieving suffering is peaceful methodology. Don’t wait to be asked to give help; offer it especially to those who are hurting. These are the times, that I say: <\/p>\r\n

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Sometimes, justice is “just us.” <\/strong>(M. E. Lacey)<\/p>\r\n

\"Peace\"
Peace comes with the patience to see, and be, the beautiful. M. E. Lacey, Artists for Peace, 2004<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

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See my colourful view of Maya Angelou<\/a> in post, “Designing a Phenomenal Woma<\/a>n.”<\/p>\r\n

Note that Amanda Gorman sported the vibrant Illuminating<\/span><\/strong> colour, which along with Ultimate Gray were selected as 2021 colours of the year, <\/p>\r\n

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