Ibinibilang si Lorena na simbolo kan paghirong kababayihan—an saiyang bagsik asin kusog-boot nakainspirar nin dakol na babayi.:79:151 Dai mabilang na mga rawitdawit, awit, asin drama an sinurat sa saiyang onra. Sa saiyang librong In the Name of the Mother, isinurat ni Lilia Quindoza Santiago, "Barros is now a symbol of poet, warrior, lover, woman. Many young women writers derive inspiration from her writings, principles and struggle; her name is often mentioned in meetings of women members of the movement.":151