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01 March 2009

Sunday Morning Gallery - Song of the Flower

Many talented poets and writers have written about flowers so today I will share a favorite of mine.


Song of The Flower

I am a kind word uttered and repeated
By the voice of Nature;
I am a star fallen from the
Blue tent upon the green carpet.
I am the daughter of the elements
With whom Winter conceived;
To whom Spring gave birth; I was
Reared in the lap of Summer and I
Slept in the bed of Autumn.

At dawn I unite with the breeze
To announce the coming of light;
At eventide I join the birds
In bidding the light farewell.

The plains are decorated with
My beautiful colors, and the air
Is scented with my fragrance.

As I embrace Slumber the eyes of
Night watch over me, and as I
Awaken I stare at the sun, which is
The only eye of the day.

I drink dew for wine, and hearken to
The voices of the birds, and dance
To the rhythmic swaying of the grass.

I am the lover's gift; I am the wedding wreath;
I am the memory of a moment of happiness;
I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.

But I look up high to see only the light,
And never look down to see my shadow.
This is wisdom which man must learn.

- Khalil Gibran





12 comments:

  1. I love it! Well said-- thank you for sharing that, I'm glad to have taken in the lesson. :) As I was reading, I also remembered reading about the significance of flowers being the symbol of life, and such a crucial part in the cycle of all life. Walking a couple days ago, I was just commenting on how much I love spring because there's explosive colors everywhere and the smell of the air so sweet.

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  2. Thank you Kenna! Flowers really do personify the cycle of life. I am so ready for the return of spring!

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  3. Ahhh Beautiful!
    We included Khalil Gibran in our wedding ceremony :) Your flower photographs are uplifting and beautiful for sure. Hope you have a great week :)

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  4. Lovely Song/ Poem, Julie! Awesome photos to accompany it- not spring here, it is about 15. We crossed the Mississippi today and it looked frozen here in Wisconsin!

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  5. so beautiful julie! such a fantastic poem & the flowers are perfect to match!
    xoxo

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  6. Thanks for the wonderful comments. Khalil Gibran is one of my husbands favorites as well as mine.

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  7. Very beautiful flowers. Love the poem. Awesome Julie!

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  8. Wonderful poem Julie! And the photos - incredible! Khalil Gibran was one of my mom's favorites, so the poem is extra special to me. Thank you - another beautiful gallery!

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  9. Thanks for the very positive responses!

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  10. Julie, I love the center flower! Who would know that a B&W of a flower could be so stunning!

    Do you really want snow? LOL

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  11. Thanks Gypsy! Yes, please send snow!

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