Khalil Gibran Poems on Life (45 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 →

Love Chapter II (Khalil Gibran Poems)

Then said Almitra, “Speak to us of Love.”And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them.And with a great voice he said:When love beckons to you follow him,Though his ways are hard … Continue reading →

Chapter 9 – The Seven Selves (Khalil Gibran Poems)

In the stillest hour of the night, as I lay half asleep, my seven selves sat together and thus conversed in whisper: First Self: Here, in this madman, I have dwelt all these years, with naught to do but renew … Continue reading →

On Religion (Khalil Gibran Poems)

And an old priest said, “Speak to us of Religion.” And he said: Have I spoken this day of aught else? Is not religion all deeds and all reflection, And that which is neither deed nor reflection, but a wonder … Continue reading →

A Tear And A Smile (Khalil Gibran Poems)

I would not exchange the sorrows of my heartFor the joys of the multitude.And I would not have the tears that sadness makesTo flow from my every part turn into laughter. I would that my life remain a tear and … Continue reading →

Song Of The Rain VII (Khalil Gibran Poems)

I am dotted silver threads dropped from heavenBy the gods. Nature then takes me, to adornHer fields and valleys. I am beautiful pearls, plucked from theCrown of Ishtar by the daughter of DawnTo embellish the gardens. When I cry the … 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 →

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 →

Marriage Chapter III (Khalil Gibran Poems)

Then Almitra spoke again and said, “And what of Marriage, master?”And he answered saying:You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.Aye, you shall be together even in … 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 →