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The Poet VIII


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 is a nightingale, soothing the depressed
Spirit with his beautiful melodies;
He is a white cloud appearing over the horizon,
Ascending and growing until it fills the face of the sky.
Then it falls on the flows in the field of Life,
Opening their petals to admit the light.
He is an angel, send by the goddess to
Preach the Deity's gospel;
He is a brilliant lamp, unconquered by darkness
And inextinguishable by the wind. It is filled with
Oil by Istar of Love, and lighted by Apollon of Music.


He is a solitary figure, robed in simplicity and
Kindness; He sits upon the lap of Nature to draw his
Inspiration, and stays up in the silence of the night,
Awaiting the descending of the spirit.


He is a sower who sows the seeds of his heart in the
Prairies of affection, and humanity reaps the
Harvest for her nourishment.


This is the poet — whom the people ignore in this life,
And who is recognized only when he bids the earthly
World farewell and returns to his arbor in heaven.


This is the poet — who asks naught of
Humanity but a smile.
This is the poet — whose spirit ascends and
Fills the firmament with beautiful sayings;
Yet the people deny themselves his radiance.


Until when shall the people remain asleep?
Until when shall they continue to glorify those
Who attain greatness by moments of advantage?
How long shall they ignore those who enable
Them to see the beauty of their spirit,
Symbol of peace and love?
Until when shall human beings honor the dead
And forget the living, who spend their lives
Encircled in misery, and who consume themselves
Like burning candles to illuminate the way
For the ignorant and lead them into the path of light?


Poet, you are the life of this life, and you have
Triumphed over the ages of despite their severity.


Poet, you will one day rule the hearts, and
Therefore, your kingdom has no ending.


Poet, examine your crown of thorns; you will
Find concealed in it a budding wreath of laurel.

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  • Lakota
    February 19, 2004
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    That was absoulty amazing really beautiful going onto my faves!!

  • philophant
    November 25, 2003
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    "Poet, you are the life of this life, and you have
    Triumphed over the ages of despite their severity.


    Poet, you will one day rule the hearts, and
    Therefore, your kingdom has no ending.


    Poet, examine your crown of thorns; you will
    Find concealed in it a budding wreath of laurel. "

    I love it, love it, love it! Amazing how he always finds something sweet in the bitter..."As love crowns you, so shall he crucify you." (The Prophet, Chapter on Love)

    This poet is revered for his enormous talent and his eloquence. There is truth in this poem, for those who can be content in living on their own heart's blood. Beautiful lies....

  • Rose Patrick
    April 30, 2003
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    This is absolutely AWESOME, I loved every word . It Has left me speechless. It was so good. Thank you for shareing


  • myrataal
    April 30, 2003
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    Thank you for bringing us the Waters of the Eternal River. May it overflow its banks and may orchids grow near its waterfalls.

    Kindest Regards,

    Myra

  • cherche -d -ame
    April 30, 2003
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    excellent

    This is an A+ write. I especially liked the last two lines , not to say that I did not enjoy the rest either. I love poems that have so many metaphors{ definitely a style used by many old poems } i.e 17th century . I read a lot of that , it reaaly exercises my mind and I have to sometimes read a few times before I even begin to grasp it . Great job here........have a book by Kahlil Gibran. Did you know that he was called a prophet by some . Hallmark has plans to rerelease the copy I have in 10 years again.....talk about advanced planning eh?
    Reenie

  • Ladybug
    April 30, 2003
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    thank you for sharing this piece of beauty
    it is astoundingly true
    and sings to my heart!

  • WitchGirl
    April 29, 2003
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    i love this poem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    it is so awesome!
    i'm glad it's being shared!
    blessed be.

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