I think I'm possibly the only one in the whole world (judging by the comments) who's never read this. Thank you so much for sharing. In this world of ultra-contemporary poetry (which I love) it's nice to read something timeless :)
I first read this Gibran poem as a teen, decades ago. It's truth and veracity resonate just as loudly now that I'm 66 and have a near adult grandchild. Generation upon generation, we either stiffen our bows or allow them more flexibility, sending arrows to find their true path. Great share.
How lovely! Thank you. Sometimes I fear sharing poems/poets that are already so popular but I end up doing it anyway for the few who haven’t encountered these poems, and then for people who already know them to revisit and be transformed again. Thank you for this comment. I appreciate it.
Hello there Karan, I hope you’re well this evening.
I’ve been seeing your notes for a while now, I like your style, it’s unique and that’s rare these days.
I thought you may enjoy one of my works:
https://open.substack.com/pub/jordannuttall/p/the-cost-of-love?r=4f55i2&utm_medium=ios
I think I'm possibly the only one in the whole world (judging by the comments) who's never read this. Thank you so much for sharing. In this world of ultra-contemporary poetry (which I love) it's nice to read something timeless :)
Oooph! one of my all-time favourites
Same!🌻
Remains one of my all-time favorites.
Likewise, my friend❤️
One of my favorites from The Prophet! 🙏💖
Likewise❤️
I first read this Gibran poem as a teen, decades ago. It's truth and veracity resonate just as loudly now that I'm 66 and have a near adult grandchild. Generation upon generation, we either stiffen our bows or allow them more flexibility, sending arrows to find their true path. Great share.
Thank you for sharing this, Kim. True art is timeless.
I almost didn't stop to read this. I thought to myself, "Oh, that is one of my favorites! But I already know it."
And then I wondered where I was in a hurry to be, what thing I needed to do that was more important than re-reading a poem that I know that I love.
And so here I am. Re-reading, then re-reading again.
How lovely! Thank you. Sometimes I fear sharing poems/poets that are already so popular but I end up doing it anyway for the few who haven’t encountered these poems, and then for people who already know them to revisit and be transformed again. Thank you for this comment. I appreciate it.