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Politely, who the heck would write, much less put in the practice of reciting, a several minutes-long poem for a thinly veiled swipe at a political figure? Amanda could've just spat out a hot take on twitter if she wanted that, same as everyone else who wants to make swipes.

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> When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?

> The loss we carry. A sea we must wade.

> We braved the belly of the beast.

> We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace, and the norms and notions of what “just” is isn’t always justice.

...

> We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation, rather than share it.

> Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy.

> And this effort very nearly succeeded.

> But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.

> This is the era of just redemption.

"Era of redemption." Gee, I'm sure looking forward to it.

And I think presuming it's nothing more than a swipe makes no sense, occam's razor style. There's no reason why she would put that much effort (a several minutes long poem, plus the practice of recital).

> And I think presuming it's nothing more than a swipe makes no sense,

Obviously it's not only that. It's a big moment for her and a great honor.

But also I think there was that flavor to it, and I'd guess her target audience thought it was great of her to put that touch in there.

Correction, I think you've misinterpreted:

> We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace, and the norms and notions of what “just is” isn’t always justice.

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