Song of the Soul

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Song of the Soul by Khalil Gibran

In the depth of my soul there is
A wordless song - a song that lives
In the seed of my heart.
It refuses to melt with ink on
Parchment; it engulfs my affection
In a transparent cloak and flows,
But not upon my lips.

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How can I sigh it? I fear it may
Mingle with earthly ether;
To whom shall I sing it? It dwells
In the house of my soul, in fear of
Harsh ears.

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When I look into my inner eyes
I see the shadow of its shadow;
When I touch my fingertips
I feel its vibrations.

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The deeds of my hands heed its
Presence as a lake must reflect
The glittering stars; my tears
Reveal it, as bright drops of dew
Reveal the secret of a withering rose.

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It is a song composed by contemplation,
And published by silence,
And shunned by clamor,
And folded by truth,
And repeated by dreams,
And understood by love,
And hidden by awakening,
And sung by the soul.

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It is the song of love;
What Cain or Esau could sing it?

It is more fragrant than jasmine;
What voice could enslave it?

It is heartbound, as a virgin's secret;
What string could quiver it?

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Who dares unite the roar of the sea
And the singing of the nightingale?
Who dares compare the shrieking tempest
To the sigh of an infant?
Who dares speak aloud the words
Intended for the heart to speak?
What human dares sing in voice
The song of God?

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This week I'm thankful for blessings #954-965.

♥ Tea outdoors in the warm sunshine.

♥ Sweet smelling flowers.

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♥ Tax refunds.
♥ Good friends.

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♥ A day of rest.
♥ Signs of Spring.

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♥ A weekend away for my son.
♥ Blossoms.

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♥ Hope.
♥ Sweet babies.

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♥ A foot that is healing.

and finally...

♥ A wordless song.

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  1. Marianne @ Abundant LifeMarch 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful!

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  2. StacyMarch 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Lovely. Thank you for sharing. The song didn't remain wordless, though, as I found myself singing along.

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  3. Michele-Lyn March 26, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    What beautiful gifts you have.. how blessed you are :)

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  4. hazelnutMarch 27, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    That is beautiful - I didn't know it, Terri.
    And so are your photos.
    xx H

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  5. Kay KMarch 27, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    So glad we can come together to share our thankfulnesd

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  6. DianneMarch 27, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I love it when you set your pictures within the lines of some beautiful poetry. Awesome!

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  7. SarahMarch 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Tax refunds ... and good friends, exactly.

    Splashing around in God's goodness today ... Had to stop by and wade in this glorious place. Hope you don't mind if I stay a bit and let joy soak deep down.

    Splashin'
    Sarah

    http://justsarahdawn.blogspot.com/

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