"On Marriage" From The Prophet By Khalil Gibran

Recital of the beautiful work of Khalil Gibran: On Marriage. This is for you whether you are in a relationship, getting married, or thinking about what it means to be in partnership (I even apply this to business partnerships from time to time!). The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is one of the greatest masterpieces of our time. I hope my recital can do this piece some justice, and that it will help you in whatever situation you find yourself in related to Marriage.

With Love, Victoria.

Transcript

Then Elmitra spoke again and said,

And what of marriage,

Master?

And he answered,

Saying,

You were born together,

And together you shall be for evermore.

You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.

Ay,

You shall be together even in the silent memory of God.

But let there be spaces in your togetherness,

And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another,

But make not a bond of love.

Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

Fill each other's cup,

But drink not from one cup.

Give one another of your bread,

But eat not from the same loaf.

Sing and dance together and be joyous,

But let each one of your be alone,

Even as the strings of the lute are alone,

Though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts,

But not into each other's keeping,

For only the hand of life can contain your hearts.

And stand together,

Yet not too near together,

For the pillars of the temple stand apart,

And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.