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Leaves Home Quote by Warsan Shire; Home

“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well...” quote by Warsan Shire; Home
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““No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well...””

Warsan Shire; Home

About This Quote

Source Poem: Home, 2014

Home feels threatening, like a shark’s mouth; escape is only possible when the whole city runs.

In simple terms: Home can feel dangerous, escape together.

Key Takeaway

Seek safety beyond oppressive environments.

Themes

conflict home danger flight collective panic

Mood

anxious urgent

Type

poetic social political:Leaves Home:1 Shark Run:1 Mouth Shark:0 Run Border:0 Border City:0

When to use this quote

  • refugee crises
  • community evacuations
  • urban planning

Key Concepts

urban anxiety survival instinct social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does home feel unsafe?
  • How can communities respond together?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex sociopolitical factors.

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