By: John Williams
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I have come to you for a very special cause
To write about Charbel Baini and his literary award,
Born to Pat and Sarkis some thirty years ago,
This man from Lebanon whose poetry doth floe.
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Born in Mejdlaya and inspired by the sight
Of green Cedar trees and mountains dressed in white
He's written 'bout the landscape and the thoughts of peace and love,
While praying for his Lebanon to the Lord above.
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He's domicile in Australia now and although his heart in Lebanon
He's mindful of two cultures and the land of burning sun
He yearns for peace to once again sweep his native land
And each day on bended knee to God he cups his hands.
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To you Charbel I thank you for the enjoyment that you bring
The words you choose in line and verse have that certain ring
Of a man who believes that love and peace will one day conquer all
And peace again in Lebanon will make it stand so tall.
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-1-
I have come to you for a very special cause
To write about Charbel Baini and his literary award,
Born to Pat and Sarkis some thirty years ago,
This man from Lebanon whose poetry doth floe.
-2-
Born in Mejdlaya and inspired by the sight
Of green Cedar trees and mountains dressed in white
He's written 'bout the landscape and the thoughts of peace and love,
While praying for his Lebanon to the Lord above.
-3-
He's domicile in Australia now and although his heart in Lebanon
He's mindful of two cultures and the land of burning sun
He yearns for peace to once again sweep his native land
And each day on bended knee to God he cups his hands.
-4-
To you Charbel I thank you for the enjoyment that you bring
The words you choose in line and verse have that certain ring
Of a man who believes that love and peace will one day conquer all
And peace again in Lebanon will make it stand so tall.
**
