Quote by Warsan Shire: “I carry the ocean in my arms, and a mouthful of dirt.”

This poetic image means carrying immense, overwhelming burdens (the ocean) while also being intimately connected to one's origins or a harsh reality (dirt). It symbolizes enduring hardship and deep, often painful, roots in a displaced existence.

This imagery speaks to the experiences of migrants and refugees who carry the weight of their journeys and losses while holding onto a visceral connection to their origins, amidst a time of global displacement and cultural shift.

British-Somali poet who became the first Young Poet Laureate for London in 2013. Her poetry, rooted in the Somali diaspora experience, gained global recognition through her collaboration with Beyoncé on the visual album Lemonade in 2016.