That's kind of the challenging thing about writing an

That's kind of the challenging thing about writing an inaugural poem. You're speaking to everyone, but you don't also want to speak for everyone.

📖 Amanda Gorman

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Poet

🎂 March 7, 1998

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This quote highlights the delicate balance that artists and speakers must maintain when addressing a broad audience. An inaugural poem aims to unite and inspire, yet it cannot possibly encapsulate every individual's experience or identity. The challenge lies in crafting a message that resonates universally without asserting a singular voice as representative of all. It underscores the humility required in public speech and the importance of authentic expression that acknowledges diversity while fostering collective hope.

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