The balm we needed

On Wed, I was absolutely floored by the epic and eternal words from poet Amanda Gorman: “The Hill We Climb”.

For so many years, the US was struggling under the weight of macro and microforces. And at a flashpoint, Ms. Gorman was able to inspire millions with hope and resolve.

It made me so appreciative of the power of spoken and written word. Her words were strung together like a beautiful tapestry.

As someone wrote: “They danced off the page — both achingly precise and mesmerizing”. My favorite was the end:

For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it
If only we’re brave enough to be it.

We needed you, Amanda. Thank you for being a harbor in our storm.