The Grapevine: Words from a Poet Laurette, Special Birthday Wishes, and Passing of Two Special Men
By Rosalyn Queen on February 18, 2021 from The Grapevine
The Hill We Climb, a poem by Poet Laurette Amanda Gorman.
When day comes we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid,
The new dawn blooms as we free it.
For there is always light,
If only we are brave enough to see it.
If only we are brave enough to be it.
This is an insert of the poem written and read at the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden by Amanda Gorman, a young black woman who is the National Youth Poet Laureate. Her presentation made more of an impression on me than many I have seen and heard. Her poem was so beautiful and meaningful, and her animated presentation was so touching. I take so much meaning from the last three lines and think about how much it can mean to our youth of today. I urge you to look for the light and be brave enough to be the light you seek to see.
This past week has been very unsettling to me as I feel the loss of my brother-in-law Bob Alonso and my friend Lou Aragona. I could fill several columns about each of them but will be content to say a sad goodbye and send my condolences to their families. Their absences will be felt in our community and much love follows them on their next step.
February 13 marked the 55th birthday of my daughters Lisa and Leslie. I was fortunate enough to have been able to schedule a luncheon with them, together. We went to The Caboose where we had a delicious meal. But most of all was the opportunity to spend time alone with them.
I was able to see what beautiful, thoughtful, and kind women they have turned out to be. Even though they are twins there is no similarity in their looks or their actions. I feel content knowing full well that my granddaughter, Miranda, has a foundation her mother Lisa and father have given her and that she is “brave enough to be the” light. I am also so content to know that. My other four grandchildren and my great granddaughter will always have the presence and support of their loving “Aunt LA.” I realized as I sat at lunch just how lucky I am to have been blessed with these two young women. At their age, the only thing left for me to do is enjoy them and pray for their good health and happiness.
Stay healthy and follow the guidelines for the COVID pandemic. Choose to stay on the safe side. Spring will soon be here, and it is my hope that things will get better. Prepare for a good Lenten season, which means Easter is just around the corner.
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