“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
Gibran’s The Prophet was a favorite of mine when I was young, and still is. So much wisdom there.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed.
LikeLike
Profound layers of wisdom.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true, Eugi
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLike
It takes a lot of living to reach that level of understanding and acceptance.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It sure does!
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLike
The words sing and dance as well. (K)
LikeLiked by 1 person
They do!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow – incredible. Isn’t it funny the tidbits we store until we’ve lived enough life to understand?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely. Well said, Wynne.
LikeLike
Such depth in this verse. Lovely share
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a profound verse.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person