Khalil Gibran Poems on Dreams (21 Poems)

The Farewell (Khalil Gibran Poems)

And now it was evening.And Almitra the seeress said, “Blessed be this day and this place and your spirit that has spoken.”And he answered, Was it I who spoke? Was I not also a listener?Then he descended the steps of … Continue reading →

The Coming Of The Ship Chapter I (Khalil Gibran Poems)

Almustafa, the chosen and the beloved, who was a dawn onto his own day, had waited twelve years in the city of Orphalese for his ship that was to return and bear him back to the isle of his birth. … Continue reading →

On Death (Khalil Gibran Poems)

Then Almitra spoke, saying, “We would ask now of Death.”And he said:You would know the secret of death.But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the … Continue reading →

Self-Knowled (Khalil Gibran Poems)

And a man said, “Speak to us of Self-Knowledge.” And he answered, saying: Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights. But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart’s knowledge. You would know … Continue reading →

Children (Khalil Gibran Poems)

And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, ‘Speak to us of Children.’ And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you … Continue reading →

Children Chapter IV (Khalil Gibran Poems)

And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, “Speak to us of Children.”And he said:Your children are not your children.They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.They come through you but not from you,And … Continue reading →

Your Children (Khalil Gibran Poems)

Your children are not your children.They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.They come through you but not from you.And though they are with you, they belong not to you.You may give them your love but not … Continue reading →

Work chapter VII (Khalil Gibran Poem)

Then a ploughman said, “Speak to us of Work.” And he answered, saying: You work that you may keep pace with the earth and the soul of the earth. For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the … Continue reading →

Time XXI (Khalil Gibran Poem)

And an astronomer said, “Master, what of Time?” And he answered: You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable. You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according to hours and seasons. Of time … Continue reading →

Two Wishes XI (Khalil Gibran Poem)

In the silence of the night Death descended from God toward the earth. He hovered above a city and pierced the dwellings with his eyes. He say the spirits floating on wings of dreams, and the people who were surrendered … Continue reading →