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I thought those that know it might like a reminder and those who don't might find it good to read.

On Joy and Sorrow
Kahlil Gibran

"Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Together they come, and when one sits, alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.

Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.
When the treasure-keeper lifts you to weigh his gold and his silver, needs must your joy or your sorrow rise or fall."

Great stuff Rose, I love my little paperback copy of 'The Prophet' <3

Joeva, I've read mine so many times its falling apart <3

:-D Rose mine is intact but going brown around the edges ! :-D

nice ..very nice thank you Rose

I thought you might like it Uzzi :-)

What a wonderful piece of writing. :-D

Rose I like it that much that I think I will include part of it for Mum´s eulogy in December.
Thank You.

More of 'The Prophet' from which this piece comes can be found here

http://www.katsandogz.com/gibran.html

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Lovely words Rose. It brought to mind when my first child was born 36 years ago and the tragic death of my lovely mum two days later.

Joy and Sorrow <3 <3