Amanda Gorman Quote - Poetry is – it’s an art form, but, to me, it’s also a weapon, it’s also an instrument. It’s the ability to make ideas that have been known, felt and said. And that’s a real, I think, type of duty for the poet.
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Poetry is – it’s an art form, but, to me, it’s also a weapon, it’s also an instrument. It’s the ability to make ideas that have been known, felt and said. And that’s a real, I think, type of duty for the poet.

"Poetry is – it’s an art form, but, to me, it’s also a weapon, it’s also an instrument. It’s the ability to make ideas that have been known, felt and said. And that’s a real, I think, type of duty for the poet."
— Amanda Gorman
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Poetry is presented as a practical instrument for making important ideas felt.

Key takeaway: Use expressive language responsibly when addressing public concerns.

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PBS NewsHour interview with Jeffrey Brown, January 18, 2021.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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