The beauty of Amanda Gorman's poetry and inspirational reading match her unique beauty. The slant of her eyes, the angle of her chin complement her strong character. They're reminiscent of a beautiful Egyptian queen, Queen Tiye, the grandmother of King Tut. Queen Tiye may have been Nubian (corresponding to modern Sudan).
The comparison is daunting. However, the downturned lips of Queen Tiye reflect the fact that she was older when most images of her were made. She was middle-aged at the height of her power and probably died in her 50s. Queen Tiye was also the mother of the iconoclastic pharoah, Akhenaten, who changed the capital of Egypt, the style of art and the religion during his reign. Egypt was conservative, and so course, changing the country's art and religion wouldn't last.
As for running for president in 2036, Amanda Gorman should realize that poets are infinitely more inspiring than politicians. Stick to poetry and that is where you'll have the most influence. Artists are more valuable to the world than politicians. They bring people together while politicians divide.
Read a good blog about Queen Tiye (
source of the picture) She lived from about 1398 - 1338 BCE.
The words to Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb" are in
The Hill.
