As today marks the finale to our spotlight series of inspiring women during Women’s History Month, it is only fitting that we conclude with a tribute to an aspiring young woman, Amanda Gorman. She has captured our hearts and ears as a voice of hope for the future.
“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” As the youngest inaugural poet EVER in the United States, she joins a small group of poets - and only two other women, Maya Angelou and Elizabeth Alexander - who have been recruited to help commemorate a presidential inauguration. At just 22 years old, a woman and African American, she faced a difficult challenge - our country was [and is] under such stress with a global pandemic, partisan division, and political unrest as seen with the Capitol riots. At President Biden’s Inauguration, her words reached deep into America’s hearts as millions listened to her melodic poetry - bringing wisdom, hope, and a sense of collective purpose. Gorman is a voice for women, men, children, young adults, people of all races and backgrounds, and those who have not yet been heard. She continues to capture her listeners with intense, emotional, and organic language.
At simoneink, we admire her wit, charm, character, and ability to convey to others, with relatable words, empowering messages, while never shying away from the truth. She connects to people, and in turn her words resonate with others - allowing her narrative to impact those who can hear her from an accepting place. That is what we strive to do each and every day at simoneink - to not only represent the voices of our clients, but to ensure they are being heard. At President Biden’s Inauguration, her lasting words “The Hill We Climb,” [which is also the title of her books of poetry, just released] is exactly what simoneink wishes to encourage teenagers and adults alike to remember - our future depends on an America that is united, to form a better future for our country. It is our opportunity to write this next verse together.
