6th & 7th: Share a Line You Loved from "The Hill We Climb" by Mr. Cirincione https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw Looking back at "The Hill We Climbed," grab a couple of lines or a line that spoke to you, resonated with you, or that you just liked. Share it here. Why did this line resonate with you? Or, if you're noticing the writing craft, what stood about the craft of these lines? So what about it? Any connection to you or your life? en-us 2021-02-04 21:11:14 UTC 2025-11-19 14:50:57 UTC hello@padlet.com 1522444 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168574004 I really like the part where she said we should lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms ]]> 2021-02-05 15:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168574004 We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another. 4474091 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575227 I like the line because it shows that people are willing to give up on violence, in order to help others.]]> 2021-02-05 15:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575227 In the norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice. 449466 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575230 Profound statement about the nature of our country]]> 2021-02-05 15:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575230 "While democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575728 2021-02-05 15:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168575728 449307 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168576187 2021-02-05 15:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168576187 "In the norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168576477 2021-02-05 15:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168576477 "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're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." 4455651 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577098 2021-02-05 15:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577098 When day comes we ask ourselves where can we find light in this never ending shade https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577290 2021-02-05 15:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577290 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577993 For there is always light,
if only we're brave enough to see it.
If only we're brave enough to be it.]]> 2021-02-05 15:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168577993 We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside. We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another. We seek harm to none and harmony for all. brooklynnprince841 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168578891 I really like this because she states how now with moving forward, we stop the act the violence and love one another instead.

]]> 2021-02-05 15:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168578891 445662 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168580898 Not because we will never again know defeat,
but because we will never again sow division.]]> 2021-02-05 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168580898 “But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.” https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168581165 2021-02-05 15:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168581165 "But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated. In this truth, in this faith we trust" https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168581613 2021-02-05 15:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168581613 “Because being American is more than a pride we inherit; it’s the past we step into and how we repair it” https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168589122 2021-02-05 15:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168589122 We need to look to not what is behind us but what is before us. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168593990 2021-02-05 15:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168593990 We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour.But within it we found the power to author a new chapter,To offer hope and laughter to ourselves. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168598743 2021-02-05 15:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168598743 And yes, we are far from polished, far from pristine, but that doesn’t mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect We are striving to forge our union with purpose, to compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man. 457591 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168963908 I like this because I believe this accurately reflects the American condition


]]> 2021-02-05 16:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168963908 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965177 "For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it."

Spreads hope to the people during this hard time. ]]> 2021-02-05 16:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965177 "In the norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965310 2021-02-05 16:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965310 "We will rebuild, reconcile and recover in every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country our people diverse and beautiful will emerge battered and beautiful." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965345 sense of hope for the future, and chance to correct past mistakes.

]]> 2021-02-05 16:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168965345 But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated. 446879 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168966935 I liked this line because it is optimistic and projecting that the US and its system of democracy is strong.]]> 2021-02-05 16:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168966935 "And so, we lift our gazes not to what stands between us, but what stands before us. We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside. We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another. We seek harm to none and harmony for all. " https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168967418 I really loved this part of the poem where she beautifully expressed unity.

]]> 2021-02-05 16:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168967418 "For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168968602 I liked this line because its true ]]> 2021-02-05 16:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168968602 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168970733 2021-02-05 16:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168970733 " https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168970998 2021-02-05 16:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168970998 Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168971075 I'm not so sure about this line, as it sounds like division of society, which this poem is opposing... I think?]]> 2021-02-05 16:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168971075 We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168971241 I really enjoyed this line, because it is what we have to do to be united, and it is more apparent now than ever before.]]> 2021-02-05 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168971241 That is the promise to glade, the hill we climb if only we dare it. Because being American is more than a pride we inherit; it’s the past we step into and how we repair it. We’ve seen a forest that would shatter our nation rather than share it, would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. And this effort very nearly succeeded. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168972075 In terms of language, the use of rhyme and assonance here is powerful. The repetition of the same vowel sounds. In terms of context, this was powerful considering the capital insurrection had occurred just days before the inauguration.

]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168972075 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. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168973567 really elegant start

]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168973567 "In this truth, in this faith we trust for while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us. " https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974281 I liked this line because I think it illustrates a picture of the past, present, and future being connected.]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974281 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974310 "We are striving to forge our union with purpose, 
to compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man." 
This line stood out because it captures the goal and essence of America. ]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974310 1611722 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974419 2021-02-05 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974419 "For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it." 1611722 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974610 I think this message of hope is very important

]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168974610 https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975041 "When day comes, we step out of the shade 
aflame and unafraid. 
The new dawn blooms as we free it. "
]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975041 We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside. https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975266 Even though we may not always agree, we have to work together for the common good.]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975266 So, while once we asked: “How could we possibly prevail over catastrophe?” Now we assert, “How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us?” https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975634 Play on words, powerful, ver nice]]> 2021-02-05 16:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168975634 "But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168978796 This really resonated with me especially because of the 1/6 Capitol Mob and the claims of voter fraud and election illegitimacy]]> 2021-02-05 16:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168978796 "But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168983259 This shows the strength of the people and US government]]> 2021-02-05 16:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168983259 "When we replace right with might love becomes our legacy." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168989516 2021-02-05 16:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168989516 "In the norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice." https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168991038 I like this line because it states something about the condition of our country and it is clever wordplay.]]> 2021-02-05 16:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/peter_v_cirincione/wxnnmoik49zfufw/wish/1168991038