On Death Poem by Kahlil Gibran
On Death
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 day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is 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.
I have a vision to write like this, only if god would bless me enough to.ah1
so nice.. beautifully penned..10 For peaceful end Once we know about no escape It will put tap on our lips We shall always wait for peaceful end With satisfaction to reach divine end
A wonderful poem. The poet usage of simile and metaphor is captivating. I like to read it all over again and again. Kudos!
To cease breathing. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
This poem should be read by all...and especially, those who fear The Grim Reaper! And his book, THE PROPHET should be required reading in the school curriculum!
Finding secret of death in the heart of life. What a fantastic conceptualization! Thanks for sharing it here.
Apparently the singing, scaling and dancing in life are as nothing in comparison.
Astonishing, stunning, subtle like pure magic... Gibran, was a sorcerer and his verses can enchant the Gods.
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
4/23/2024 4:28:13 AM # 1.0.0.1119
So amazing! Why has no one commented on this...? This is incredible!