Forgiveness Quote by José N. Harris
““WE ARE We are the lost ones Seeking refuge in dark alleys Told we are not forgotten We are a past generation's hope Asking daily for forgiveness Viewed as misbegotten We are restorers of humanity Who punished betrayers of justice Now the hangman in his own noose We are the select few Wandering parks and streets Lost in a sea of endless faces We are the faded photographs Stored in an attic Yearning to finish our missions We are both the young and the old Poised on the cliff's edge Thinking of a last goodnight We are our nation's warriors Destined to become Line-items in a county's budget””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2015
A collective voice of marginalized people yearning for recognition and purpose amid societal neglect.
In simple terms: People seek purpose and hope despite being ignored.
Key Takeaway
Amplify unheard stories and foster empathy.
Themes
identity
resilience
social justice
Mood
somber
determined
Type
poetic
political
When to use this quote
- urban life
- activism
- community organizing
- mental health support
Key Concepts
collective narrative
alienation
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- What voices are missing in your community?
- How can we turn lament into action?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize struggle without offering solutions.
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