Comments on: Kahlil Gibran – Giving

By: Lakshmi

Lakshmi — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:10:22 +0000

Beautiful thoughts and words by Gibran.
Thank you for posting this poem.
Lakshmi

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:16:14 +0000

Thanks Ivan – some lovely thoughts. Although I have read the prophet, I knew little about Gibran ….we all have such complicated lives, even the prophets it seems – thank you for sharing this with us.

By: janet bradley

janet bradley — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:52:46 +0000

For the anthology: I love the poem ‘The Journey’ by Mary Oliver and of course St. John of the Cross

Thank you Thank you!!!!! xx Janet

By: Peg

Peg — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:50:48 +0000

No one should give because they are forced to or if it is a condition for religious attainment. Giving then does not come from a place of not giving. I dislike giving because it creates duality. I think sharing is better, and yet there is still this idea of someone who has something and someone who doesn’t. We all require nothing for it is all there. Some may just need to see that it is there. In this world I would want to hide that I was giving so the person can then find and then remember.

What would the world be like if for just one second everyone on the planet thought the thought and knew that every single one of us is whole, perfect, and in want of nothing? I shudder at the joy of what this could mean.

I am new to this site and I am enjoying each of the poems selected. My favorite poet is Jane Kenyon. The poem probably most noted is her “Let Evening Come.”

Thanks Peg

By: Val Leventhal

Val Leventhal — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:00:47 +0000

I passed this beautiful poem along to the folks I know who need to be reminded that giving is a blessing, and everyone deserves both to give and to receive. The idea that people in need can be “undeserving” goes against every spiritual wisdom in the world. And if nature is our model, our demonstration of the will of the Divine, then why do fruit trees produce more apples than they could possibly need for their own procreation, and why do they provide shelter to anyone who comes along. God decides who is deserving, and we can tell who that is by who is in need. We are all children of the Divine Spirit, and you are not supposed to favor one child over another.

I love this poem and the Buddha in his Glory one – these spoke to me in a very special way, and I think they should be included in the anthology. Thank you, as always, Ivan for your work and for your heart. Peace, Val

By: Gerry

Gerry — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:17:06 +0000

I know very little about Gibran and you educated me today. I’m always grateful for your posts. I am looking forward to your next publication and if you choose to include modern writers, I’m a especially fond of the work of Mary Oliver. Also love Rumi (who doesn’t) and the few female poets of ancient times. will be so grateful to have the new book!

By: Djani

Djani — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:39:00 +0000

oh, I know now!David.David White.”It is not enough”
…You must go to the place
where everything waits…
love it!Have a nice days.

By: Djani

Djani — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:24:59 +0000

hi Ivan,so good to be reminded by Gibran.Always.
For your book Iwill say this gay,forgat his name,you know the one who repeat his phrases again and again like no one else do,with different intonation in his voice(reading a loud) deeper and deeper each time,magical,hypnotic effect,so beautifully,you know who I mean..That one.
maybe someone say who is?

By: Carol Burns

Carol Burns — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:35:18 +0000

Thank you Ivan,

I have loved Gibran since high school – nearly 50 years ago! Had never learned
details of his life, so am very glad you gave them to us.

Very good thoughts for starting anew after the election.

I love many of the poets you offer, but am more familiar with some than others.
Mary Oliver is maybe my favorite and her Wild Geese would be my choice for
your anthology. Looking forward to seeing that when completed.