Atomic bomb Quote by Nazim Hikmet
““I come and stand at every door But none can hear my silent tread I knock and yet remain unseen For I am dead for I am dead I'm only seven though I died In Hiroshima long ago I'm seven now as I was then When children die they do not grow My hair was scorched by swirling flame My eyes grew dim my eyes grew blind Death came and turned my bones to dust And that was scattered by the wind I need no fruit I need no rice I need no sweets nor even bread I ask for nothing for myself For I am dead for I am dead All that I need is that for peace You fight today you fight today So that the children of this world Can live and grow and laugh and play - The Girl Child ””
About This Quote
A lament from a child victim of the Hiroshima bombing, pleading for peace and a future where children can thrive.
In simple terms: A child's voice from Hiroshima seeks peace.
Key Takeaway
War's lasting trauma demands peace.
Themes
war
peace
childhood
memory
trauma
Mood
somber
hopeful
urgent
Type
poetic
protest
lament
When to use this quote
- post‑war reconstruction
- anti‑nuclear activism
- education about war
- memorial ceremonies
Key Concepts
nuclear devastation
human suffering
generational impact
hope
Practical Applications
- peace advocacy
- human‑rights education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor child victims while preventing future wars?
- What role does remembrance play in fostering lasting peace?
