Rain falling Quote by Jesmyn Ward
““We saw the lightning and that was the guns; and then we heard the thunder and that was the big guns; and then we heard the rain falling and that was the blood falling; and when we came to get in the crops, it was dead men that we reaped. —Harriet Tubman Young””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sing, Unburied, Sing, 2017
War’s horrors are mirrored in everyday life, turning ordinary moments into trauma.
In simple terms: War turns daily life into suffering.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden traumas.
Themes
war
trauma
human suffering
Mood
poignant
critical
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- military families
- post‑war communities
- historical education
Key Concepts
psychological impact
collective memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday events reveal deeper pain?
- How can we heal collective wounds?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers may grasp the metaphorical link.
