Author Archives: Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?”

- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
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The Beauty of Death XIV by Khalil Gibran

Part Three - The Remains

Unwrap me from this white linen shroud and clothe me With leaves of jasmine and lilies; Take my body from the ivory casket and let it rest Upon pillows of orange blossoms. Lament me not, but sing songs of youth … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Death XIV by Khalil Gibran

Part Two - The Ascending

I have passed a mountain peak and my soul is soaring in the Firmament of complete and unbound freedom; I am far, far away, my companions, and the clouds are Hiding the hills from my eyes. The valleys are becoming … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Death XIV by Khalil Gibran

Part One - The Calling

Let me sleep, for my soul is intoxicated with love and Let me rest, for my spirit has had its bounty of days and nights; Light the candles and burn the incense around my bed, and Scatter leaves of jasmine … Continue reading

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