The Prophet
The Prophet
By
Kahil Gibran
A very quiet revolution
Takes its place inside you heart
When your eyes are opened
By the words of someone else
Very quiet wisdom
As it whispers in your soul
Very gentle hammers
Come to dismantle your accepted world
The changes come so slowly
But indefatigable in their tread
They show you indoctrination
And the easy habits of your use
You are change within the landscapes
Of so many ill considered opinions
You are forced to take those assumptions
And give them another look
It’s in the power of their truth
In the entreating voice of his love
He takes away the blindfolds
Makes you more than you once were
It’s a very quiet rebellion
So quiet, but with a monumental shout
When your eyes are opened
By the words of someone else
written for Christopher Higgins competition "Get Your Rebel On"
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