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A Blade of Grass ~ Poetry Thursday

October 19, 2006

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Said a blade of grass to an autumn leaf, "You make such a noise falling! You scatter all my winter dreams."

Said the leaf indignant, "Low-born and low-dwelling! Songless, peevish thing! You live not in the upper air and you cannot tell the sound of singing."

Then the autumn leaf lay down upon the earth and slept. And when spring came she waked again -- and she was a blade of grass.

And when it was autumn and her winter sleep was upon her, and above her through all the air the leaves were falling, she muttered to herself, "O these autumn leaves! They make such a noise! They scatter all my winter dreams."

~ Khalil Gibran

I love this.

Posted by vincent at October 19, 2006 07:54 AM

Comments

It's been a long time since I've read Khalil Gibran. Thanks for reminding me (great photo, too).

Posted by: ren.kat at October 19, 2006 08:57 AM

I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Khalil Gibran, thanks for sharing..m

Posted by: madd at October 19, 2006 09:49 AM

Yes. Khalil Gibran. I love it, too.

Posted by: Robin at October 19, 2006 09:55 AM

Good grief, girl. You find the most AMAZING quotes. I love this.

Posted by: Jen at October 19, 2006 11:19 AM

I love Khalil Gibran...

Posted by: Lauren at October 19, 2006 01:01 PM

What a wonderful piece to share. My mother has always loved Gibran, so he in turn reminds me of her. Thank you.

Posted by: TwilightSpider at October 19, 2006 03:29 PM

i do too...

Posted by: la vie en rose at October 19, 2006 04:16 PM

great gibran poem . it would had been better if u made one yourself !

Posted by: nike at October 19, 2006 04:57 PM

Ahhhhh, if only I had the time for both photos AND poems. I go through poem phases, and right now I just am not in the midst of one. I love your encouragement!!!

Susan

Posted by: susan at October 19, 2006 05:00 PM

Never read this one before and it is very thought provoking. Life is all in the point of view isn't it. Great find. The photo is stunning.

Posted by: janet at October 19, 2006 05:07 PM

So fitting...

Posted by: dan at October 19, 2006 07:41 PM

I just love coming here....

This is the best blog online as far as I am concerned.

Thank you for all of your lovely photos and the thoughts you bring...Truly you have made my days.

Thank you for the magic.

Posted by: Art Tea Life at October 19, 2006 11:22 PM

His words
poetic purness
your eye for detail...
are you an angel?

Posted by: tongue in cheek at October 20, 2006 08:27 AM

An amazing photo - it goes perfectly with the Gibran quote

Posted by: Catherine at October 21, 2006 12:57 AM