Then the ploughman said, Speak to us of Work,
And he answered, saying:
You work that you may keep pace with the earth, and the soul of the earth,
For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the seasons, and to step out of life’s procession, that marches in majesty and proud submission towards the infinite.
When you work you are a flute through whose heart the whispering of the hours turns to music.
Which of you would be a reed, dumb and silent, when all else sings together in unison?
Always you have been told that work is a curse and a labour of misfortune.
But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth’s furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born,
And in keeping yourself with labour you are in truth loving life,
And to love life through labour is to be intimate with life’s inmost secret.
From the Prophet by Kahlil Gibran pp. 25-26.
Note: I love this poetry!
Blessings to everyone and PEACE!
“If you love nature, you will love people.”
Poetry © Copyright 2015, nicodemasplusthree
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Yes. 🙂
Thank you Lisa! Peace.
Great poet; I have this book. It’s the kind you can read over and over again and always discover a new wisdom which you didn’t notice before.
Yes exactly! It’s one of my favorites. Thank you Bella. Peace to you.
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Thank you Nomzi! Peace and blessings to you.
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Hi Nico, How are you?
You are great poet, never miss to read them. Here is my today’s poetry : Democracy – Politics – Economics
https://jesiwagle.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/3534/
Thank you.
Jesi
Hi Jesi! Thank you for your wonderful comments. This was written by Gibran one of my favorites. I love your writing and will be heading over to read your poem. Peace and blessings to you brother.
Thank you Nico, you too. Have a best day ahead.
One if my favorite poet. Beautiful!
Thank you! Peace and blessings!
Peace to you my friend. That was a lovely poem!
Thank you for your beautiful comments! He is one of my favorites. Peace and have a great day.
He speaks such truth in The Prophet. Time to read again I think when I see these wise words here. A lovely reminder, Nicodemas.
Yes, it is so rich! Thank you for your beautiful comments! Peace.
So beautiful and true! These are new to me thanks for sharing.
Thank you Claire for your comments! Gibran was a Christian from Lebanon. I recommend this book the Prophet. Peace to you!
Thanks I’ll check it out. (the quote was beautiful!)
I like this I’ve never heard of this before!
BTW I love your header photo! 😀
Thank you MichelleMarie I hope your daughter is doing better!
She is doing better. She moved out and I’m having a bit of trouble being sad. I’m working on it! 😀
Ok good on the health front. When you are feeling sad, just look up. Look at the sky and breathe it in. Unless it is raining! Peace my friend and blessings to you.
his words are amazing!
Yes! Thank you Sharmishtha! Peace to you.