Lost Quote by Ruth Pitter
““The Lost Tribe How long, how long must I regret? I never found my people yet; I go about, but cannot find The blood-relations of the mind Through my little sphere I range, And though I wither do not change; Must not change a jot, lest they Should not know me on my way. Sometimes I think when I am dead They will come about my bed, For my people well do know When to come and when to go. I know not why I am alone, Nor where my wandering tribe is gone, But be they few, or be they far, Would I were where my people are!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lost Tribe, unknown publication
The speaker feels deep loneliness, yearning for a lost community and fearing they will never be found or recognized.
In simple terms: Longing for a lost tribe and fear of being unknown.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection and honor your roots.
Themes
loneliness
identity
search
belonging
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- family reunion
- personal healing
- community building
- spiritual quest
Key Concepts
existential yearning
self discovery
cultural loss
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “tribe” represent for you?
- How can you create belonging now?
A Different Perspective
The tribe may be symbolic, not literal, limiting practical guidance.
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