African american Quote by Mecca-Amirah Jackson
““a cracked yolk split between her thighs. she rushed to clean up her shame. yellow stained her hands; yellow stained her child, who was born in a world designed to hate. —the early nineties ””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Early Nineties, 2020
A vivid, painful image of a cracked yolk symbolizes shame and inherited trauma in a hateful world.
In simple terms: The cracked yolk shows shame and trauma passed to a child.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break cycles of inherited pain.
Themes
trauma
shame
inheritance
social injustice
Mood
somber
provocative
Type
poetic
political
When to use this quote
- parenting
- mental health
- activism
- art therapy
Key Concepts
feminist critique
racial oppression
body imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this image affect your perception of societal hate?
- What steps can you take to heal inherited trauma?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too graphic for some audiences, limiting its reach.
