A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche and the Lebanese gendarmerie, dated 16 November 1928. Inscription reads, 'During the siege of [unclear].' Poem on the back means, 'You will miss me like the night misses the moon.'
A poem translated by Angele and Alfred Ellis. Alfred sent it to the members of the family with this comment: '[Angele's] thoughts had gone beyond sixty-four years into a youthful past, happy and carefree days as a teenager. This proud Mother of ours…
A poem translated by Angele and Alfred Ellis. Alfred sent it to the members of the family with this comment: '[Angele's] thoughts had gone beyond sixty-four years into a youthful past, happy and carefree days as a teenager. This proud Mother of ours…
A poem by Sulaiman Samaan alTebshrani to Shukri Baddour on the occasion of electing him as the President of the Lebanese Syrian American Association in North Carolina in the alResala Magazine, vol 10, no. 159.
A poem by Shukri Baddour about giving positions to those who seek them. Names mentioned in the poem include Sheikh Nassour, Elias alFaran (or the baker), alBadawee, Mohammad Sultan, Shadeed, Tarraf Haimour, Samaan the blackbird of the valley…
A poem by Shukri Baddour to encourage donations to help those affected in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. Explains the history and unity of these countries. In alResala Magazine, vol. 11, no. 191 & 192, p.23.
A poem by Shukri Baddour, "Mourning the blackbird of the valley" (sharour alwadi) Asaad Khalil Samaan. In alResala Magazine, vol. 11, no. 191 & 192, p.24.
Poem, "The Blind Poet," handwritten by Kahlil Gibran.
The Blind Poet - Kahlil
I have been blinded by light,
the very sun that gave -- -- day
Gave me my night - how dream
And yet I am a --
While you -- sit Where
life gave you birth
-- dearest…
The Arcade Memoirs: Selected Poems 1970-1980 was the first collection of poems written by Antoine F. Khater. Published in Brazil, the poems center on Khater's experience of the Lebanese Civil War and his eventual immigration to Brazil.
The poems…
