For what is it to die
but to stand naked in the wind
and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing
but to free the breath
from its restless tides,
that it may rise
and expand and seek God
unencumbered?
Only when you drink
from the river of silence
shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached
the mountain top,
then you shall begin
to climb.
And when the earth
shall claim your limbs
,
then shall you
truly dance.
From The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Wishing you all a time of PEACE, REFLECTION
and HAPPINESS this Lenten Season!
and HAPPINESS this Lenten Season!
Blessings to all
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Those are beautiful words Bing. Wishing u a happy serene day tomorrow, am already looking forward to the weekend! :):):)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful . . . have a blessed holiday :)
ReplyDeletehi MARZIE, it's a long weekend for us here starting on Maundy Thursday. Advance Happy Easter to you!
ReplyDeletehi GINA, it's another masterpiece from my favorite poet. a Blessed Holy Week to you too!
ReplyDeleteKhalil gibran is my favorite too
ReplyDeletethank you for dropping by and leaving a comment Blogger Rise :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, and have never read it before, even though Khalil Gibran is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing this. It really makes death feel less frightening doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend, and much love<3
Angela, death is Divine. This is why it doesn't lie in our hands. Walk with HIM always. Take His hand and be led into the light. Have a blessed Good Friday!
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