A Tear and A Smile - Khalil Gibran (Powerful Life Poetry)

Read by Shane Morris
Written by Khalil Gibran
- A Tear and A Smile -
I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart
For the joys of the multitude.
And I would not have the tears that sadness makes
To flow from my every part turn into laughter.
I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.
A tear to purify my heart and give me understanding
Of life's secrets and hidden things.
A smile to draw me nigh to the sons of my kind and
To be a symbol of my glorification of the gods.
A tear to unite me with those of broken heart;
A smile to be a sign of my joy in existence.
I would rather that I died in yearning and longing
than that I live Weary and despairing.
I want the hunger for love and beauty to be in the
Depths of my spirit, for I have seen those who are
Satisfied the most wretched of people.
I have heard the sigh of those in yearning and Longing,
and it is sweeter than the sweetest melody.
With evening's coming the flower folds her petals
And sleeps, embracing her longing.
At morning's approach she opens her lips to meet
The sun's kiss.
The life of a flower is longing and fulfilment.
A tear and a smile.
The waters of the sea become vapor and rise and come
Together and are a cloud.
And the cloud floats above the hills and valleys
Until it meets the gentle breeze, then falls weeping
To the fields and joins with brooks and rivers
to Return to the sea, its home.
The life of clouds is a parting and a meeting.
A tear and a smile.
And so does the spirit become separated from
The greater spirit to move in the world of matter
And pass as a cloud over the mountain of sorrow
And the plains of joy to meet the breeze of death
And return whence it came.
To the ocean of Love and Beauty----to God.

[@RedFrostMotivation]

Here's a wonderful poem from the great Khalil Gibran. Hope you enjoy! And cheers to 1 million subs! Never in our wildest dreams did we think the channel could reach that milestone. We can't thank you enough for all the support you've shown over the years. Eternally grateful and forever humbled, Thom & James

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FDR next🙏

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Well deserved feat.

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I thought that my loneliness is a curse but now I am sure that it is a blessing cause I can feel deeper and notice much more than others

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A blessing indeed.

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Never alone my friend. Nothing but love for you. 1 heart 1 world

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❤ me too.

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❤

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❤

[@bonk3810]

“To belittle you must be little” ~Gibran

[@harie270]

Could you please explain wat does it mean

[@bonk3810]

@@harie270 belittle means to make or someone feel less important and to ridicule them. So basically this quote means that the one who makes others feel little is himself little in pride

[@harie270]

@@bonk3810 thanks man have a great day✌️🍸

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@@bonk3810 the gift finds the man attractive who stands with an empty bowl he doesn't own . - Lewis Hyde Explain dude

[@SouvikBiswas420]

Did Gibran really say it?

[@luciagildersleeve8110]

I am 66 years old and discovered the beautiful words and spirit of Kahlil Gibran when I was 15. I still love his words, his poetry, his spirit, and his depth.

[@johngalvin3124]

'A tear, a kiss, a smile...These things make life worthwhile' - Old Irish song

[@pjpammyj4037]

I was thinking the same👍

[@neilianeisa1146]

Is there a song as such, would you mind sharing the title if so ?

[@johngalvin3124]

@@neilianeisa1146Put - song, a tear, a kiss, a smile, by Josef Locke into KZbin, that should find it. Beautiful song, enjoy! : )

[@neilianeisa1146]

@@johngalvin3124 thank you , I enjoyed

[@johngalvin3124]

@@neilianeisa1146 My pleasure, may you always walk in sunshine : )

[@bonk3810]

I know Gibran is famous but I feel like he deserves so much more fame, I would still call him wildly underrated.

[@whydoi4312]

I know right.

[@rayanbusiness7448]

I guess because he is Lebanese

[@bobofthestorm]

The problem is that people keep recommending The Prophet. When I read that book, I thought that Khalil Gibran was overrated. Now that I experienced his poetry... I realized this guy underrated.

[@alimahdi2679]

@@bobofthestorm The prophet was khalil under netsche/shakespear influence his greatness was when he used to write in arabic these early optimistic nature loving poems of his were no match.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Elvis loved this man & apparently read his books 📚in the evenings. I was brought to this video by Elvis.

[@hashimzoubi2768]

I would rather that I died in yearning and longing, rather that I live weary and despairing

[@writingisfun9842]

We all live a longing life, as well as we die in despair. Truly we hide these thoughts. But sometimes we cannot even admit to ourselves we have them.

[@dorisbryant4243]

So deeply profound…🙏🏽

[@AM-br4ix]

A Substitute teacher in my High School: Henninger Senior High School in Syracuse NY she gave me a book by Kahil Gabrin in 1985. I still have it!!

[@abidaltaf3250]

For people who are in misery, loneliness, depression...this is a gem for them!❤️

[@writingisfun9842]

A gem to everyone, you must say. Nobody is happy, but everyone is lonely.

[@rro660]

Yup no amount of toxic positivity will get you out of depression.

[@zindagi_sona]

A true gem with words you can't define 💎

[@MRKHAN2k10]

And I'm with you 💔🙏

[@frankjones2225]

Theres a beauty in the wave of life.The ups and downs of that wave of happy and sad gives measure to that wave so laugh,cry whatever as long as you have had the joy of the chance of that experience.

[@khomeiniblue3449]

I can't believe after all this years with loneliness the world still feel hollow

[@adamsteinhardt6393]

I’m not much of a poem person, but this poem speaks to my soul. I think it’s one of the most beautiful pieces of writing that I have experienced.

[@Fromtheforgottengardens]

2:02 "With evening's coming the flower folds her petals and sleeps, embracing her longing." Such a beautiful way to describe something simple.

[@debraphillips8921]

And so exceptional to watch..

[@stilesbatman2922]

"I would rather that I died in yearning and longing than that I live Weary and despairing." Amazing

[@mchachorichard1166]

Perfect

[@navin6615]

Jesus loves u and died for u For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJV I do not force u to accept him becz god even not force anyone to follow him Just think without creator how the creation one god is there he created everything and us also so think about God and please him After our death, no one come with us God alone judge us U are so special and beautiful and precious gods child k God for u All glory to God only Keep telling Jesus, love. . With the holy spirit only u doing this without god we are ntg u.scscsc

[@ruthnatus2158]

I love this line so much. I cried while watching this video.

[@mamapadure5780]

Only the Genius in you,my friend,can recognise the Genius in others.

[@helenjason6093]

Beautiful word! How are you?

[@gavroche8620]

Only a goodness in you can recognize goodness in others

[@mridugunjandeka3773]

Gibran is a healer like no other.

[@JusticeReigns]

Gibran still speaks so powerfully today. Anyone throughout the future will be able to read and be rejuvenated by this man's words.

[@drakeblessum3466]

This poem hit me hard this morning ❤. Gotta remember that life is a blessing each day. And to go out and make it better for myself and others

[@aproudchildofGod]

Listing to this masterpieces on my way home 🏡. That's the sweetest moment of a lonely day .

[@chaoukimachreki6422]

Amen brother

[@sethjohnson1731]

It’s moments like that, that become time machines.

[@johngalvin3124]

Perhaps also listen going to work to set you up for the day : )

[@ibrarkhan9878]

Same feelings

[@bismazaffarele0278]

In which book are these poems of Khalil jibran

[@viva2767]

The life of clouds is a parting and a meeting...beautiful

[@ThisTall]

You guys set the mood with the background tune so well that it’s hard to imagine it’s not exactly how the poet felt

[@ojrevival]

Yes, true. One must understand poetry really well to be able to do that.

[@davidelias13]

I came here wanting to know the name of the song. Does anyone know it?

[@ivyom4392]

@@davidelias13 I hope so, soon, we will know what song this is.

[@itsybitsy8385]

The fact that my eyes swelled with tears and my face , simultaneously adorned with a smile , when I read this poem

[@neromilder5927]

same here

[@mohammednaheen1730]

"Everything upon earth will perish. But the face of your Lord full of Majesty and Honor remains."

[@marilynferro9546]

Beautiful poetry never heard this ...... 3:04

[@aichahadj2174]

This is not a poetry, it a quote from Quran Surat El Rahman

[@nadiahope1175]

This only fits Yeshua, Christ the King 🌸

[@Readinglovepoems]

Any poem that gives hope for the best, a magnificent creation of great genius! Yes, children are the joy, the flowers of life! Dreaming of children from the man I love! Great poet! I am discovering his work for the first time. Earlier I was not familiar with him and his poems filled with the deepest philosophy of life.

[@lifepsycleofficial24]

How poetry reaches deep within is a poetic in itself...

[@wensjoeliz722]

I LISTEN TO THIS POEM, IT TOUCHES THE DEEPEST PART OF MY HEART

[@user-bb1pj6tu3n]

These warm tears are fueling this dry river my heart beats slow steady calm crying

[@cjjackson6514]

My favorite brother in law died of cancer in 1996. Craig Willard Grant. God rest his soul. He introduced me to Kahill and in turn when his son, who was 5 years old at the time of his death, I gave him a copy of the Profit, by Kahill in memory of his father. ⚘♥️🕊

[@donnaleecorboy]

Shane Morris, your voice is dark deep rich velvet holding this profound poetry with warmth and human dignity.

[@soniabasheer3831]

while listening it my loneliness changed to beauty of solitude , thanks

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Ur hair is a story, without looking at ur eyes.

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Wish you happiness. And love!

[@myJesusfilledshishilife95]

God I love Kahlil 😭😭 so beautiful,his words are magic

[@pamdrover6801]

A tear and a smile, beautiful God bless you all. Love my brothers and sisters world wide.

[@harrymattiness7846]

Hello Pam, how're you doing today??

[@jodimichelleschoenherr]

❤ I love Khalil Gibran. And should we keep trying to maintain living life, love, pain… My Muses Love 💘

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The Voice is So Soothing, and invading my both ears so soothingly wich is motivating me... The Beautiful BGM❤️❤️❤️

[@ismatqureshi2661]

Tears and Smile ;This is what life is ! Love Khalil Gibran !

[@mkgods6661]

Listen: you can lose anything and everything but don't lose heart because that's the part that no man can see and it is. What a treasure it is!!!🔥💖

[@Eblis840]

The prophet is such a alchemical journey.

[@Gallowglass7]

Indeed.

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Just need a tear so that I can let go of my malice,and purge my soul;just need a smile so that I may brighten my heart.❤️😁May God Bless You ALL🙏

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Thank you may the god bless you too

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Blessed be Jade you understood this truth ☆

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🙏

[@nadiahope1175]

As music is a language without words, so is poetry a music of the heart expressed in words. Ever since l was a child l was drawn to it, particularly to those kind, with touch of sadness and melancholy. But as strange as it may sound, it brought me joy, instead of sadness, because in it l found jewels and treasures l never found in frivolous expressions of music or poetry ... When we enter realm of the quiet in deep thoughts, we find God's presence wooing us to Himself. Listening to the words of this poem was like hearing the thoughts of my own soul being read by mans voice. 🌸

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"I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart for the joys of the multitude". Damn!

[@sandrawoanyah6268]

Awww such a beautiful poem " the life of clouds is a parting and a meeting...a Tear and a Smile🥲🥲🥲🥰🥰🥰So lovely this poem.Thank you RedFrost,always💓

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This poem describes our existence profoundly, the best description of life and the life thereafter.

[@kerra3699]

I have always loved Gibran. Thank you.

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Praises Pray 🙏 Peace His words...after 54 years has comforted this old woman many times. I praise his ability to touch the depths of my soul. Thank you, gratefully 🙏

[@InspirationFromThePast]

What an amazing work, thank you so much for sharing it, I wish you all great day.

[@gotDIBS]

My dad passed 2 weeks ago from cancer. The day that this was posted I presume. I cant imagine not reading this or playing the audio at his funeral. Thank you for showing me/world a tear and a smile. 😢 😊. In loving memory of the ones we lost on this journey.

[@leahisabellamcleary1940]

I'm very sorry for your loss, sending you strength and love from the other side♥️

[@nataliemarajh5689]

Very sorry for your loss which you've suffered. My father passed away 6 months ago from cancer and my mom 2 months ago from cancer as well..May You Be Strengthened & Comforted ♡.

[@Suranjan_Malik]

I can't explain how grateful I am ! Amidst the horrors, deaths and mental trauma that we are facing in these times of pandemic, this poem gave me a deep pleasure and a serene experience. I have also read Kahlil Gibran's Masterpiece " The Prophet". I just want to say THANK YOU ❤️

[@anukatirkko1931]

I swear, you have to read "The Broken Wings" By Kahlil Gibran♡It will leave you speechless

[@Suranjan_Malik]

@@anukatirkko1931 okay, definitely I will. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@writingisfun9842]

Yet why, why must some of us feel too much sorrow for us not to see the light even when it's brightest? Why was there life when it would all go wrong, with only the few great moments we get? Why cannot we get what we wish, but what we fear?

[@Suranjan_Malik]

@@writingisfun9842 I think the fault lies within ourselves If we can not see the light even when we are in the light. And our lives sometimes give us hapiness as well as fears or sorrows. But, I think, we are too much affraid to count the pleasures and end up piling our experiences of sorrows. The feeling of fear is so greater that it makes us forget. But obviously there are people who are endowed with sorrows more than in general. Life is actually very mysterious and if any power we have , that is to find little happiness even when we are passing through sorrow.

[@jgibson340]

this was not only powerful but it made me shed a tear , never thought i would be watching this kind of stuff

[@leelasharma5411]

I heard you 100s and can listen to you 1000s more. Keep touching more souls. Keep passing the words of great heros to millions. May god bless you with good health and happiness Shane Morris. Lots of love 😘❣️

[@nilighosh158]

Khalil Gibran's writings are lyrical, beautiful and deeply alluring in a mystical, spiritual and magical way 🙏

[@immanuelmunyinda3204]

This is beautiful. Always happy to be here

[@patriciagrattan3452]

Beautiful ☘️

[@TallulahBelle3276]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s beautiful and I’ve loved his writings n poetry since I was a teenager. My father had his books. He encouraged me to read them. I’m blessed like that.✨💝🙏🏽

[@susanenath7448]

Beautiful poem. Touches the heart.

[@donnabrown4541]

This could be a depth of ones soul.♥️Yet we deceive our self’s to remain in such a state.😇We are born within a struggle.A strong pull for what our minds perceives to be a truth.Our truth is self taught.When we question that we may not know the truthThat is when we open the door to our souls true existence.❤️😇

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That is simply breathtaking.

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Goes straight into one's heart and soul.What beauty....

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This voice is always ENCHANTING !!!! 😍

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OMG ! How much i love jibran and his warm beautiful words 💔

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Thanks for posting

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Oh my gosh! Thank you! My favorite! Beloved wise Khalil Gibran❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊

[@jasifmalik]

This is what I needed. Perfect lines for a jovial and loving start. Thanks. ❤

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My Oasis . Thank you ,for my thirst was even greater today.

[@pamelajordan2890]

When I finally stared to grow up The Prophet became my Bible..and everything thing this beautiful man ever wrote..

[@SantaCruzHappy1]

I love this poem....and WOW...the reader, Shane Morris!!! Love your voice!!! the music adds a sweetness, too...

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I just want to say , I really love this channel it contains nothing but gems

[@bosslife9447]

Bhagavad Gita: *For certain is death for the born And certain is birth for the dead Therefore over the inevitable Thou shouldst not grieve*

[@shazagamal50]

The first time I knew that Khalil Gibran was writing poems in English. My information is that all of his poetry is Arabic 😂🤍 But the poem is very beautiful, I love it and the Voice is expressive and wonderful 🤍

[@annemurphy9339]

His early works were in Arabic, but almost everything after 1918 was written in English.

[@christinangel69]

Beautiful Gibran has always been one of my favourite writers, you read this beautifully

[@imtiyazahmed3357]

Kahlil Gibran knew how to make an impact with words over such abstract concepts of the world. He had a weirdly astounding passion and understanding of life and describing it.

[@lornafraserwaterworth559]

Wonderful poetry 🌹🧸♥️

[@davidh8560]

Yearning for the next installment. Thank you for your creation of this channel and providing excellent examples of those that wrote with so much depth before us.

[@seabrown5159]

Love your voice it is like nothing i ever heard i could listen to it forever

[@steliosmadrid7316]

So...my best friend passed away a couple days and I haven't talk to nobody about it in deep. This poem gave me peace..my bro hope you're achieving the final goal. Love you bro 👊🏼. There is hope :)

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Beautiful !! Thank you for sharing, lovely background music!!

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The greatest of the creations of Khalil❤️

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My favorite channel, always arriving just in time 😊🤗

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Here it is always arriving after the fact...

[@musidmohamed9899]

Me too

[@debraphillips8921]

The experience of these words are so many as I far back with the tears of the sadness and of the happiness... I am forever grateful for..

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Yes I loved this poem .. thanks 🙏 for sharing

[@daviesbanda6400]

Thanks for this poem, it's so timely

[@azerarrete242]

FANTASTIC !!!

[@ambadat]

Thank you so much!

[@thegreatkeljb]

That made me tear. Such a masterpiece.

[@dannymeyer3256]

A gift of perfect prose.❤️

[@angelp4270]

This gave me a great boost...the joy of the present is always here - open your heart and you will see! May love and light surround you always!!!!

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Beautifully spoken.

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Wow.....just WOW!!!!!! Thank you congrats on the million

[@harshajacob6396]

I felt each and every word of this poetry while listening...✨✨ What a beautiful poem...❤️

[@helenjason6093]

Is really nice poetry I enjoyed why listening it pass a good message. How are you Harsha?

[@rodgerspencerpurplishheart4411]

Purplish heart. And A Smile. Of tears. Tears of smiles. Purplish heart

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One of the most thoughtful poems of all time❤

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Right moment for a lovely finding 💜✨

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Heart touching poetry ❤️

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I love witnessing the art of life! God is magnanimous !

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Fabulous poetry! And wisdom…

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This is a great channel! I only caught sight of you folks in recent times, but it’s now among my favourite channels.

[@easterazali9237]

I so love his poetry ! He is gone but his words of wisdom and beauty remain and will echo through generations to come ! 💖🌹

[@helenjason6093]

Yeah that’s true I so much agree with you, such a nice poetry. How are you doing today Easter?

[@Radmila798]

How beautiful!!!

[@management9906]

My absolute favorite poem, I read it so much I’ve memorized every line.

[@dcruzer1272]

My goodness what a great reading of this poem, I felt every word

[@ffazlyrabbe1638]

Amazing selection of words,🌼

[@TheComfortadors]

This is an amazing poem from an amazing poet ما شاء الله