Defeat | The Poetry Foundation
Defeat, my Defeat, my bold companion, You shall hear my songs and my cries and my silences, And none but you shall speak to me of the beating of wings, And urging of seas, And of mountains that burn in the night, And you alone shall climb my steep and rocky soul.
Defeat by Kahlil Gibran - Poems | Academy of American Poets
And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory. And not to be trapped by withering laurels. And the joy of being shunned and scorned. And like a ripe fruit to fall and be consumed. And you alone shall climb my steep and rocky soul. And we shall be …
Defeat by Kahlil Gibran - Poetry.com
Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory. Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels. And in you I have found aloneness
Defeat By Kahlil Gibran, Famous Sad Poem - Family Friend Poems
In Kahlil Gibran's poem "Defeat," the poet presents a unique perspective on defeat and embraces it as a cherished companion. Through poetic language and metaphors, Gibran explores the deeper meaning of defeat and its transformative power.
“Defeat”—A Life-Changing Poem for Dark Times by Kahlil Gibran.
2020年11月7日 · Defeat by Kahlil Gibran. Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory. Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels. And in you I have found ...
“Defeat” by Kahlil Gibran - Words for the Year
2014年11月1日 · Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all worldglory. Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels.
"Defeat" by Kahlil Gibran - Tweetspeak Poetry
Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory. Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels.
Defeat Poem By Kahlil Gibran • Poems Journey
2023年8月17日 · Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory. Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels. And in you I have found aloneness
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Analysis (ai): This poem exalts defeat as a catalyst for self-discovery, defiance, and solitude. It contrasts the emptiness of triumph with the transformative power of loss, fostering resilience and a deep appreciation of one's own journey.
Exploring Themes in ‘Defeat’ by Kahlil Gibran - Medium
2024年1月28日 · In his poem “Defeat”, Kahlil Gibran portray how someone who experiences failure can respond to this form of failure as a step towards self-awakening.