Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love. When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God." And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

‘On Love’ by Kahlil Gibran explores the nature of spiritual love and how to nurture this sacred emotion in the human heart to be a part of the almighty. This poem deals with what the prophet Al Mustafa said in reply to the prophetess, Almitra. She asked him to tell them about love on the eve of his parting.

Kahlil Gibran on Love When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.