Khalil Gibran Poems (80 Poems)
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
Yesterday and Today XII (Khalil Gibran Poem)
The gold-hoarder walked in his palace park and with him walked his troubles. And over his head hovered worries as a vulture hovers over a carcass, until he reached a beautiful lake surrounded by magnificent marble statuary. He sat there … Continue reading
The Poet VIII (Khalil Gibran Poem)
He is a link between this and the coming world. He is A pure spring from which all thirsty souls may drink. He is a tree watered by the River of Beauty, bearing Fruit which the hungry heart craves; He … Continue reading
The Widow and Her Son XXI (Khalil Gibran Poem)
Night fell over North Lebanon and snow was covering the villages surrounded by the Kadeesha Valley, giving the fields and prairies the appearance of a great sheet of parchment upon which the furious Nature was recording her many deeds. Men … 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 Infants II (Khalil Gibran Poem)
A prince stood on the balcony of his palace addressing a great multitude summoned for the occasion and said, “Let me offer you and this whole fortunate country my congratulations upon the birth of a new prince who will carry … 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
The Farewell XXVIII (Khalil Gibran Poem)
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 … Continue reading
The House of Fortune III (Khalil Gibran Poem)
My wearied heart bade me farewell and left for the House of Fortune. As he reached that holy city which the soul had blessed and worshipped, he commenced wondering, for he could not find what he had always imagined would … Continue reading
The Life of Love XVI (Khalil Gibran Poem)
Spring Come, my beloved; let us walk amidst the knolls, For the snow is water, and Life is alive from its Slumber and is roaming the hills and valleys. Let us follow the footprints of Spring into the Distant fields, … Continue reading
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