Call me Quote by Sonia Sanchez
“I still hear you humming, Mama. The colour of your song calls me home. The colour of your words saying, Let her be. She got a right to be different. She gonna stumble on herself one of these days. Just let the child be. And I be, Mama.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, likely spoken word performance
A mother’s voice and song guide the child toward authenticity, urging acceptance of differences and self‑discovery.
In simple terms: Mother’s guidance encourages authentic self‑acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your true self.
Themes
identity
acceptance
growth
family
creativity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
intimate
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
maternal influence
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a mother’s voice shape your identity?
- What does “the colour of your song” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook external pressures that hinder self‑expression.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
![“Shigure Sohma: [got Tohru a maid costume for White Day] I can't wait to for her to call me master while wearing this. Hatsuharu Sohma: Just don't get arrested, okay?” quote by Natsuki Takaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2b/natsuki-takaya-2962_call-me_shigure-sohma-got-tohru-a-maid-costume-f_21416.jpg)
