Ginamarie Cohen

Ode to Amanda Gorman

 

by Ginamarie Cohen

 

I didn’t know of her. Thin young girl, pretty in yellow. Hands floating like a butterfly; following words with images. Talking of hope, healing, bravery in moving forward - a new lightness of feeling begins to descend. Her words sound like bird song.

 

She phrased her melody perfectly and then stood proud as any young girl should. She is so extraordinary the world, sitting on its collective couch, physically stands to applaud her spirit, her unexpected brightness. As yellow as her coat – dazzling all with sunshine after years of darkness.

 

She left the world stage, congratulating others as they congratulate her. May her words bring truth to power. May her words help all heal. May she continue to command the stage with her bright images.

 

This bright yellow songbird with butterfly wings.