Long time Quote by Naomi Shihab Nye
““rounded shoulders, the shoulders of women no one has touched for a long time. Men””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Women” (author’s collection), date unknown
The quote reflects on women’s untouched, perhaps isolated, inner lives, suggesting a yearning for connection or recognition
In simple terms: Women’s inner worlds may feel untouched and yearning for connection
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor unseen emotional depths
Themes
vulnerability
loneliness
connection
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- artistic expression
- social advocacy
Key Concepts
feminist perspective
emotional intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respectfully engage with unseen emotional lives?
- What assumptions do we make about isolation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook agency and resilience of women
