What is the behind meaning of “On the Pulse of Morning” by Maya Angelou specifically talking about? like what was going on during that time in America that made her write this poem?

Same thing but also with a different poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco

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What is the behind meaning of “On the Pulse of Morning” by Maya Angelou specifically talking about? like what was going on during that time in America that made her write this poem?

Same thing but also with a different poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco

Elsa213 · Answer

From my understanding, the rock, the river, and the tree represent America. As the new president joins, we, the people, will be born again, win battles, and keep our face high with pride. America will be something you can trust and something you can lie next to.

Elsa213 · Answer

“On the Pulse of Morning” ^

If you read the end of the poem, it almost translates the entire poem.
I realized this after interpreting part by part. >.<