Death Quote by Edwina Gateley
““And so you carried life for the world, Mary, as you fled, to protect that very life from threats of death. Joining the world's mass of displaced people you became Refugee, Alien, Immigrant, Homeless, and settled in a foreign land-- the only place to safely nurture your fragile dream. Like so many other women who flee violence, clutching their babies, you crossed the border defining you a stranger, dependent on foreign aid, welfare and hand-outs-- the charity of others-- to feed the Son of God.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Refugee Mother” published in anthology, 2019
Describes a woman's painful journey from violence to exile, seeking safety for her child while confronting alienation and reliance on aid.
In simple terms: A mother flees danger, becomes a refugee, and struggles for survival.
Key Takeaway
Support displaced families with compassion.
Themes
migration
violence
motherhood
Mood
empathetic
somber
Type
humanitarian
poetic
When to use this quote
- asylum seeking
- humanitarian aid
- community integration
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
displacement
survival
faith
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do host societies have?
- How can aid empower rather than create dependency?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering without actionable solutions.
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