He is very cool indeed!

Blessings and hi from Middle Earth!
Leisa

Hi back to you !
I just couldn't resist a tribe around Gibran ! Like Fran, I have read Gibran since the '60's. All the books I had have disappeared over the years, but a friend made sure I had "The Prophet" back in my library a few years ago. There is not a bit of that book that does not impact with awesome meaning! I am thanking you for uploading the text of various segments. You just made my life easier! I have much written down by hand [before computers - aurgh!]. Now ~ all I will have to do is save your text to get it saved for use when, where and how I want. Thank you !
I probably won't be here often. Just don't seem to have the time. But I'm glad you are ! {In fact, haven't even checked into the tribe I moderate for months - - shame} By the way, Love your photo gallery.

I have a very old cassette of "The Prophet" narrated by Richard Harris with music and all ! Did you know such a thing existed? Mine is a copy from a copy, so don't know how to get a better quality one. It'll move your heart and set some phrases in stone in your psyche.

What a good idea !

I have only read 'The Prophet', -'bout 11yrs. ago. -But it truly is one of those books that you always have at 'arms reach'. -I've used so many passages from the book for those in need about: Love, Children, Death, Giving and Receiving, -and for that matter, for myself.
I love how it is translated, -western culture rarely communicated in that fashon. -Although I hear it is far more 'gracefull' in his native language.
Thank You for the 'tribe', I look foward to learning more...
C.K.

And I thought I was fairly isolated in my love of his work. Many, many moons ago, I was reluctantly playing trivial pursuit (not my idea) with a group. There was a question asking for the author of the quote "But let there be spaces in your togetherness." I immediately provided the answer. I was questioned extensively by a member of my team (a literature professor) while being subjected to her ideas as to the origin of the quote. I sited the author, the work and the section to which it related. As most other members of the team followed her lead, I said she could feel free use the author of her choice as she seemed to have a vast knowledge of literature. She decided to use my answer qualifying that it wasn't her first choice but since participation wasn't my idea, she wanted me to feel included. I know, bad girl, but I could not stifle the laughter that erupted after watching the look on her face as it was announced my answer was correct.

Passing it on to my 8th Graders now. The traditions of anti-traditionalist will live on in tradition!