Song of the Soul by Kahlil Gibran
Song of the Soul is a collection of poems by Kahlil Gibran, the renowned Lebanese-American poet and philosopher. The poems explore the spiritual journey of the soul, from its origins in the divine to its earthly incarnation and eventual return to the divine. The poems are divided into three sections: “The Soul’s Origin,” “The Soul’s Journey,” and “The Soul’s Return.” In each section, Gibran uses vivid imagery and lyrical language to explore the soul’s journey and its relationship to the divine. He also touches on themes of love, death, and the power of the human spirit. The collection is a beautiful and inspiring exploration of the soul’s journey and its relationship to the divine.
By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, Religious Fiction · 297 words
First lines
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.
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.
When I look into my inner eyes I see the shadow of its shadow; When I touch my fingertips I feel its vibrations.
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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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kahlil Gibran
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, Religious Fiction, Poetry
- Length: 297 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The book is a collection of philosophical essays written in a poetic style, exploring the nature of the soul and its relationship to the physical world.
- Spiritual Fiction — The book is a spiritual exploration of the soul, its purpose, and its relationship to the physical world.
- Religious Fiction — The book is a religious exploration of the soul, its purpose, and its relationship to the physical world.
- Poetry — The book is written in a poetic style, exploring the nature of the soul and its relationship to the physical world.
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Aphorism · Fable · Fragments of Conversation · Letter · Parable · Poetry · Politicalessay · Short Story · aloud · bright · composed · contemplation