Rural Poems is one of Charbel Baini's books translated from Arabic into English

A Passerby

 

The almond tree 

That my grandfather planted near our house

Still feeds us generously,

As if its planter were still alive and well!

And so too is the cherry tree

That my father planted at the garden entrance!

What do you want me to plant for you, my son?!

For it is your right to eat,

It is my right to feel at ease

And find peace before I depart.

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