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all about khalil gibrna's poerty on love bring ocean

Khalil Gibran's poetry on love often uses the imagery of the ocean to convey its depth, power, and
boundlessness. In his book "The Prophet," Gibran writes a chapter specifically about love, and the
ocean metaphor features prominently throughout.

Here are some excerpts from Gibran's poetry on love as an ocean:

"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if you love and must needs have desires, let these
be your desires: To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the
pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed
willingly and joyfully."

"Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of
your souls."

"Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love."

Gibran's poetry on love emphasizes the importance of allowing love to flow freely and naturally, like
the waves of the ocean. He encourages us to be vulnerable and open to love, even if it means
experiencing pain and being wounded. Love, in Gibran's view, is not something to be possessed or
controlled, but rather a force that connects us to one another and to the universe as a whole.

Overall, Gibran's poetry on love is a beautiful and evocative tribute to the power and mystery of this
most human of emotions, using the ocean as a fitting metaphor for its depth and complexity.

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