Bitter Quote by Mary Carolyn Davies
“Where weary folk toil, black with smoke, And hear but whistles scream, I went, all fresh from dawn and dew To carry them a dream. I went to bitter lanes and dark, Who once had known the sky, To carry them a dream-and found They had more dreams than I.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Dream Carriers”, 1930s literary magazine
Workers labor in harsh conditions, yet they hold dreams that exceed their own hardships.
In simple terms: Dreams persist despite toil.
Key Takeaway
Honor and support the aspirations of laborers.
Themes
labor
dreams
resilience
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
social
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- community art
- mental health support
Key Concepts
social realism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society nurture workers’ dreams?
- What role does art play in revealing hidden aspirations?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be suppressed by systemic oppression.
