Amanda Gorman captured the nation’s attention at the Inauguration and she did it again at the Super Bowl. The 22-year-old was the first poet to perform at the event.
Poetry and football. 😍 Thanks for changing the world, @TheAmandaGorman. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/tflNV5IPsU
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 8, 2021
CBS explains:
Gorman’s poem, “Chorus of the Captains,” celebrated and introduced the three honorary captains — Pittsburgh-based Marine veteran James Martin, who volunteers with the Wounded Warrior Project and works with at-risk kids, Los Angeles educator Trimaine Davis and Tampa ICU nurse manager Suzie Dorner — who were specially invited to the game by the NFL.
"Chorus of the Captains," a poem by @TheAmandaGorman to honor James Martin, Trimaine Davis, Suzie Dorner and community heroes everywhere. #SBLV pic.twitter.com/ya5dwnYWMD
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
Gorman tweeted, “I also can’t reiterate how exciting it is for me that others are excited to see poetry at a football game. What a time to be alive.”
I didn't even need to check this morning to see who won the superbowl–I know it was @TheAmandaGorman! #poetry
— Kip Wilson (@kiperoo) February 8, 2021