The young poet, who appeared at the inauguration of the president of the United States, will go down in history: who is Amanda Gorman?

The 22-year-old presented her work on The Hill We Climb both to important people gathered in Washington and to people from around the world who watched the event. “When the sun rises, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this endless shadow?”

“We saw a force that, instead of uniting our nation, could oppose it,” said the young creator. – And he almost made it. Although we can suspend democracy, we will never abolish it. “

In his poem, Gorman described himself as “a skinny black girl born of slaves and raised by a single mother” but who can dream of becoming president.

It was a beautifully planned and much appreciated poem dedicated to a special occasion, but today no one doubts that it will live long.

This interpretation of A. Gorman was also highly appreciated by famous people. American actress and television host Oprah Winfrey wrote on her social media account that “she has never been so proud to see another young woman grow up.”

Former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, also praised A. Gorman: “Strong and painful words. Shine Amanda! “

Illinois poet laureate Angela Jackson said the poem and its recitation were “so rich and full of truth.” “I was surprised to learn that she was so young and so wise,” she said.

Gorman himself did not hide the fact that when he learned that she had been chosen for the inauguration, he found no place for her in joy. He said he felt great “emotion, joy, honor and humility” when asked to attend an important ceremony.

A. Gorman was born in 1998. Los Angeles. At the age of 16, she became a Los Angeles Youth Poetry Laureate. Three years later, while studying sociology at Harvard, she became a National Youth Poetry Laureate.

He published his first book, One Who Doesn’t Have Enough Food, in 2015, and will publish a picture book later this year, Change Sings.