The Prophet

When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him.

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And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

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Much of your pain is self-chosen.

And if this day is not a fulfilment of your needs and my love, then let it be a promise till another day. Man’s needs change, but not his love, nor his desire that his love should satisfy his needs.

And your heartbeats were in my heart, and your breath was upon my face, and I knew you all. Ay, I knew your joy and your pain, and in your sleep your dreams were my dreams. And oftentimes I was among you a lake among the mountains. I mirrored the summits in you and the bending slopes, and even the passing flocks of your thoughts and your desires.

‘A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me.’