The document presents a biography of the poet and philosopher Khalil Gibran, highlighting his Lebanese-American nationality and literary contributions, particularly in poetry and parables. It includes a passage titled 'Song of the Rain,' which illustrates Gibran's poetic style and themes, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature and the human experience. Gibran's notable works mentioned include 'The Prophet' and 'Broken Wings.'

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3. Born : Jubran Khalil Jubran
January 6, 1883
Bsharri, Mount Lebanon
Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Syria
Occupation : Poet, painter, writer, philosopher,
theologian, visual artist
Nationality : Lebanese and American
Genre : Poetry, parable, short story
Literary movement : Mahjar
Notable works : The Prophet, Broken Wings
Died : April 10, 1931 (aged 48)
New York City, United States

4. I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven
By the gods. Nature then takes me, to adorn
Her fields and valleys.
I am beautiful pearls, plucked from the
Crown of Ishtar by the daughter of Dawn
To embellish the gardens.
Song Of The Rain

5. When I cry the hills laugh;
When I humble myself the flowers rejoice;
When I bow, all things are elated.
The field and the cloud are lovers
And between them I am a messenger of
mercy.
I quench the thirst of one;
I cure the ailment of the other.

6. The voice of thunder declares my arrival;
The rainbow announces my departure.
I am like earthly life, which begins at
The feet of the mad elements and ends
Under the upraised wings of death.
I emerge from the heart of the sea
Soar with the breeze. When I see a field in
Need, I descend and embrace the flowers and
The trees in a million little ways.

7. I touch gently at the windows with my
Soft fingers, and my announcement is a
Welcome song. All can hear, but only
The sensitive can understand.
The heat in the air gives birth to me,
But in turn I kill it,
As woman overcomes man with
The strength she takes from him.

8. I am the sigh of the sea;
The laughter of the field;
The tears of heaven.
So with love -
Sighs from the deep sea of affection;
Laughter from the colourful field of the spirit;
Tears from the endless heaven of memories.

9. I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven
By the gods.

11. I am beautiful pearls, plucked from the
Crown of Ishtar by the daughter of Dawn

13. When I cry the hills laugh;

14. When I humble myself the flowers rejoice;

17. And between them I am a messenger of mercy.

18. I quench the thirst of one;
I cure the ailment of the other.

19. The voice of thunder declares my arrival;

20. The rainbow announces my departure.

21. I am like earthly life, which begins at
The feet of the mad elements and ends
Under the upraised wings of death.

22. I emerge from the heart of the sea

23. Soar with the breeze. When I see a field in
Need, I descend and embrace the flowers and
The trees in a million little ways.

24. I touch gently at the windows with my
Soft fingers, and my announcement is a
Welcome song. All can hear, but only
The sensitive can understand.

25. The heat in the air gives birth to me,
But in turn I kill it,
As woman overcomes man with
The strength she takes from him.

26. I am the sigh of the sea;
The laughter of the field;
The tears of heaven.

27. So with love -
Sighs from the deep sea of affection;
Laughter from the colourful field of the spirit;
Tears from the endless heaven of memories.