Abuse Quote by Kamand Kojouri
““Let my silence grow with noise as pregnant mothers grow with life. Let my silence permeate these walls as sunlight permeates a home. Let the silence rise from unwatered graves and craters left by bombs. Let the silence rise from empty bellies and surge from broken hearts. The silence of the hidden and forgotten. The silence of the abused and tortured. The silence of the persecuted and imprisoned. The silence of the hanged and massacred. Loud as all the sounds can be, let my silence be loud so the hungry may eat my words and the poor may wear my words. Loud as all the sounds can be, let my silence be loud so I may resurrect the dead and give voice to the oppressed. My silence speaks.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Silence” published in 2023 literary journal “Voices Unheard”
Silence can be a powerful protest, amplifying the unheard and oppressed through metaphorical loudness.
In simple terms: Silence can speak loudly for those ignored.
Key Takeaway
Use silence as a tool for advocacy.
Themes
justice
voice
oppression
silence
Mood
reflective
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
poetic
When to use this quote
- protests
- art installations
- social media campaigns
- public speeches
Key Concepts
metaphor
activism
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can silence be transformed into effective activism?
- What risks arise when silence is used as protest?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be misinterpreted as apathy.
