Sand and Foam by Kahlil Gibran

Name: Sand and Foam
Author: Kahlil Gibran

Sand and Foam is a collection of poems by Kahlil Gibran, the renowned Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist. The book is divided into two sections: Sand and Foam. The first section, Sand, is a collection of poems that explore the themes of life, death, love, and faith. The second section, Foam, is a collection of poems that explore the themes of beauty, joy, and hope. The poems in Sand and Foam are written in a lyrical and poetic style, and they often contain philosophical musings on life and death. The poems are often filled with imagery and symbolism, and they often explore the idea of the human soul and its journey through life. The poems in Sand and Foam are often filled with emotion and beauty, and they often explore the idea of the human spirit and its connection to the divine. Sand and Foam is a timeless collection of poems that will appeal to readers of all ages. The poems are filled with wisdom and insight, and they will inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1926 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Poetry, Spiritual Writing · 7,195 words

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I AM FOREVER walking upon these shores, Betwixt the sand and the foam, The high tide will erase my foot-prints, And the wind will blow away the foam. But the sea and the shore will remain Forever.

Once I filled my hand with mist. Then I opened it and lo, the mist was a worm. And I closed and opened my hand again, and behold there was a bird. And again I closed and opened my hand, and in its hollow stood a man with a sad face, turned upward. And again I closed my hand, and when I opened it there was naught but mist. But I heard a song of exceeding sweetness.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Date: 1926 CE
Language: English
Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Poetry, Spiritual Writing, Religious Writing, Literary Fiction
Length: 7,195 words
Structure: 1 section, 328 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Philosophical Fiction — Sand and Foam is a collection of philosophical poems and prose written by Kahlil Gibran. The book explores themes of life, death, love, and faith, and encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and beliefs.
Poetry — Sand and Foam is a collection of poems written by Kahlil Gibran. The poems explore themes of life, death, love, and faith, and are written in a lyrical and poetic style.
Spiritual Writing — Sand and Foam is a collection of spiritual writings written by Kahlil Gibran. The book explores themes of life, death, love, and faith, and encourages readers to reflect on their own spiritual beliefs.
Religious Writing — Sand and Foam is a collection of religious writings written by Kahlil Gibran. The book explores themes of life, death, love, and faith, and encourages readers to reflect on their own religious beliefs.