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

A Tear and A Smile by Khalil Gibran | Inspiring Life Poetry Dive into the soulful and thought-provoking words of Khalil Gibran in "A Tear and A Smile," a poetic reflection on the beauty of life, sorrow, joy, and the human condition. This powerful spoken word piece captures the essence of Gibran’s timeless wisdom, offering emotional depth and spiritual insight. Whether you're a poetry lover, a seeker of truth, or someone needing healing words, this poem resonates deeply. Let the gentle rhythm of this recitation soothe your mind and awaken your heart. 👉 Subscribe for more powerful poetry 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new video. 💬 Comment below: What line touched your soul the most? 🧠 About Khalil Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and philosopher, best known for The Prophet. His works explore themes of love, sorrow, spirituality, and human connection, and continue to inspire millions around the world. 📌 Watch next: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran –    / your-link   Rumi Poetry –    / your-link   Maya Angelou: Still I Rise –    / your-link   🎧 Use headphones for best experience 💟 Like | 🔁 Share | 💬 Comment #khalilgibranquotes #ATearAndASmile #lifepoetry #SpokenWord #InspirationalPoetry #MotivationalPoem #SpiritualPoetry #PoetryReading #PoetryLovers #EmotionalPoetry #WisdomWords #MiddleEasternPoetry #PoetryRecitation #ClassicPoetry #KahlilGibranQuotes 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.