You Were Born Together

You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spades 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 of you 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 land 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.

by Kahlil Gibran

2 Comments

  • the world is small

    While looking for inspiration for building my wedding vows, I come across his work- for he, Kahlil Gibran is my great great uncle

    ashley rodelli 2017-06-23


  • You were born together

    This is still the most popular verse chosen by my brides and grooms. Timeless.
    (I am a celebrant in New Zealand.)

    virginia 2007-06-26


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