To the soul of my brother Joseph Sarkis Baini
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Today, my wings were broken
And the winds Destroyed my heart
I tried to cry, but how can I cry
Drunk from the pain, not sober
Joseph, you were always drawing a smile
On a transparent face drowning in my pain
Lifelong companion. I listen when you speak
Your silence, my brother, broke my happy cups
And Veronica despairs and complains
And says all my joys are dead
A caring family, its presence is a blessing
Sadness has cast a shadow over it, O father of Dom
Your death, my brother, has opened my wounds
ـ2ـ
Oh, how a person goes away
Like a northern breeze
And what good are dreams when the soul
Leaves a body that been created by dust.
And Mejdlaya raised you on high roofs
From which you can reached the sun
It hasn't forgotten you...but her heart is wounded
Your death killed it a lot, my dear
You were a fragrant perfume bottle
Perfuming exile with the darkness of nights
And I will sit in my exile, lamenting
And drawing your imagination on paper intentionally
That's why it's hard for you to leave my mind
-3-
My father and mother and brothers preceded you
And today you have gathered together in heaven
And me, still blaming myself
Why I’m remain here, my brother
There you become many
Living forever in heavenly paradise
And I will live in a sinner world
hanging here alone
From above, keep your eyes on me
-4-
Two sons and two daughters cried for you
They lived all their love near you
And a son-in-law and two daughters-in-law in your eyes
They lived, my brother, and adorned your path
You raised their children, and with your own hands
You embraced them, after you embraced them with your heart
Look at all the loved ones gathered around you
I will tell you in my voice
On behalf all your family and friends
Joseph. O, Joseph, we love you
