The Prophet's core message is:
I AM NOT ALONE IN THIS ENDEAVOR, NOR AM I ACCOMPANIED.
It is a puzzling message, a paradox, clearly contradictory, right? Well, maybe, if you're in a rush for meaning. But...
Talking in circles around an issue is his style and that way of speaking can mean disparate things coalesce into a larger meaning
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An interesting write where you probe deeply into the words of a prophet. These words are certainly quizzical and arouse the curiosity of the thinking mind. But put aside all meaning n possible interpretations, these words in themselves create an impact on the listener n in this case the reader....i'm not alone, nor am i accompanied. That's the point we all need to reach....a balance, a sense of completeness.
You have out it so clearly, Nosheen. The Prophet's puzzling words mean THE POINT WE ALL NEED TO REACH... A BALANCE, A SENSE OF COMPLETENESS. I love that! That's what the poem means. I couldn't find the right words. You have done so! !