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And then a scholar said, "Speak of Talking."

And he answered, saying:

You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts;

And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime.

And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered.

For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words many indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly.

There are those among you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone.

The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape.

And there are those who talk, and without knowledge or forethought reveal a truth which they themselves do not understand.

And there are those who have the truth within them, but they tell it not in words.

In the bosom of such as these the spirit dwells in rhythmic silence.

When you meet your friend on the roadside or in the market place, let the spirit in you move your lips and direct your tongue.

Let the voice within your voice speak to the ear of his ear;

For his soul will keep the truth of your heart as the taste of the wine is remembered

When the colour is forgotten and the vessel is no more.





from: The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran

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:iconphotominer:
A beautiful piece, full of warmth.
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~TheWiseWeirdProphet Feb 18, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Before reading your poem, this screamed an excellent execution of loneliness and the poem made it THAT more interesting definatly a fav....

Excellent atmosphere :)
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`devilicious Jun 15, 2010  Professional Photographer
this poet always brings me peace :nod:

gorgeous, like a painting, moody and deep and you feel as if you can touch him - amidst all the grand nature - he still stands out - this man and his thoughts
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:iconmichel-lag-chavarria:
This is a piece of ART....! :heart: :+fav:
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~Arline Aug 7, 2007   Photographer
this series wonderful!
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:iconbenjaminred:
Gorgeous deep colours. i love the texturing too :)
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Just showing my continued support by refaving on my new account
Sorry if you get repeats, Just making sure everyone gets the message on each image.
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:iconmaidenheart:
Such a splendid piece as are those verses!
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Mood: Wow! ~iodic Jan 30, 2007  Professional Interface Designer
awesome! both the pic and the poem.
just great! :+fav:
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