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“My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city” (2:11).” quote by Anonymous
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““My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city” (2:11).””

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About This Quote

Source Poem: Anonymous lament, 2022

Expresses deep sorrow over communal suffering and personal torment, highlighting collective grief and devastation.

In simple terms: Grief over a people’s suffering.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and support those in crisis.

Themes

grief war humanity

Mood

somber empathetic

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • conflict zones
  • refugee camps
  • community loss

Key Concepts

trauma collective suffering empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can individuals do to alleviate such suffering?
  • How does shared grief shape community resilience?
A Different Perspective

May be too specific without context.

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