Celebrating Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb": Reactions from Oregon State's Faculty and Students 

They'll still be reading this poem 100 years from now.

"There is always light,... If only we are brave enough to see it, If only we are brave enough to be it." My favorite part. So thoughtful and inspiring... Amanda Gorman deserves all our appreciations.

Amanda Gorman definitely stole the spotlight, even though she was surrounded by great people her rising star was the brightest.

How Amanda used her hands to emphasize and reach out I thought was incredible. and encompassing.

Word isn't enough to express how I feel about this great American young woman....awesome. ..awesome. May our great God keep her and embolden her with greater wisdom and revelation. Her words was spiritual, physical, psychological and magical. America can't stop rediscovering herself especially in most difficult moments. Thank you Amanda....you are a rare gem to the world.

Thank you Oregon State University's Creative Writing faculty and students

I can not get enough of her. I thank God Love and hope always

I agree 💯 with everything stated in this video. She was simply PHENOMENAL! This is a poem for the ages & will be reviewed & recited for many years to come! ('Democracy May Be Delayed But Never Be Defeated' as well as..'If only we are Brave enough to be it' was my favorite.)❤

Listening to Amanda .....I found tears flowing freely through my cheeks.I felt something I have never felt in the recent past

“We lay down our arms/ so we can reach out our arms “ Usually people resist to reach out their arms because they think they are better and Amanda Gorman proved she is the best. Having a poetry session every month with friends and family is not a bad idea. It open up people’s heart and give them hope. Thanks Amanda Gorman!

She delivered a lesson to every body. Was a beautiful moment , Am keeping watching about her, she touch every body.

A Beautiful commentary !!!! on a most Inspiring Invitation to All Americans to see One and Another in our commonalities, while celebrating our unique differences and gifts - an Invitation to join in a consciousness of Unity to - imagine in the Light - of the dawning of a New Day a New Time - through our efforts to bring forth the Highest Good - Together within Ourselves and in this Nation..... Amanda Gorman Thankyou We are Blessed by your Wisdom, your Talent, and by the Divine Inspiration Flowing through You Namaste 🙏🌈✨🎁

If this young lady is our future, our lives and nation will be blessed! Wisdom beyond her young age! BRAVO 👏👏👏👏👏

She offers the the light to those of us that is still in the shade...... Amanda is Unforgettable!

I'm not much on poetry, but Amanda's poem sure kindled a fire that woke me up!

This is a accurate and profound assessment of "The Hill We Climb". You guys nailed it. 👍

She became the sunshine, we all need it.

" for while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us"! Do yall get it! History is giving us a side eye 👀 about right now for how we are treating each other!

I appreciate the break down that was shared on this video...the poem make me want to do better as a human being

She made history.

Beautiful!!

Amanda's poem really shock the world Yes The Hill We Climb

If you'd like to share your favorite memory or moment of Gorman's address, please do so in the comments section below. Please also feel free to share your thoughts on the many literary devices that she employs in her poem.

I am here still listening to this poem. This is evergreen and so shall it be. Love all the poets world over. I am already one of you. Please accept my application 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Stunning poet and poem !!❤️

Timeless piece like Van Gogh, there is light at the end of the tunnel after all. This is the chance for us to steer the wheels of history in our favor, people (be it black or white) we must listen and do better. This is our chance to right the wrong and live in peace.

I'm Brazilian. I was watching Biden and Harris' inauguration live on youtube. The event seemed to be over. Gaga, Brooks and J-Lo had sung, Biden's speech was the usual welcomed contrast with Trump's ego trips. I was going to turn off the tv when this unknown little girl appeared. The sun shone on this little fairy as she enchanted me with her hand movements following that continuous. melodic and rhythmic flow of rimed concepts. Harm and harmony, tired, tried and tied, shater and share, blunders and burdens. I was moved to tears, knowing I had just witnessed a historic blossoming. I hope we can be the light too.

Amanda is the Oracle of our time if only we can heed her wisdom

One of those watershed moments!

Nice sharing

Don't forget that Martin Luther King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and looked out at the Capitol and spoke those historic lines "I have a DREAM". Amanda Gorman, who looked out from the steps of that very same Capitol, was the embodiment of that dream made real. That her speech came 2 days after MLK's birthday on Monday the 18 is so symbolic. King should have spoke from the Capitol but in 1965 couldn't. But in 2021 a "skinny black girl, descended from slaves" could and did . You can literally draw a straight line from were Lincoln sits through were Martin Luther King stood to were Amanda Gorman stood to were the Capitol stands. Lincoln stood on the very spot where Amanda stood in 1865 and said "with malice toward none and charity for all". These three Americans, Lincoln, King and Gorman all spoke words not of anger and revenge but of forgiveness and hope.: This was proof that "His truth is marching on". The pen truly is mightier than the sword!!

I would love to sit in your classroom, in my imagination I am your student attending college for the first time in my life.

Love this!!

Excellent initiative in your series.

Nice nice nice poem really touch my heart

Came here, added my mine to the 421 likes against 2 deplorable "don't likes"

"2:48 double take on the same statement. Clever

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GOD bless Amanda Gorman!

Wow! First, Serena Williams best in tennis; Simone Biles best in gymnastics; and now Amanda Gorman best in poetry! Who's next? They put a smile on every face who watched them.

Amanda Gorman An American Treasure!