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...””
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.
Seek safety beyond oppressive environments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- refugee crises
- community evacuations
- urban planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does home feel unsafe?
- How can communities respond together?
May oversimplify complex sociopolitical factors.