Wadi Kannoubine

   MY WADI

For years, I have been told the stories, of your magical qualities
my parents still boast of all your glories, and sacred historic enormities.
 Now that I am older and seek the truth, you appear to be older than Nooh
steeped in spiritual holiness across your girth; you are a colossal womb for Maronite birth.

 You have sheltered many believers from their foes, and counseled them of their woes.
 You are salvation for God fearing men, an oasis for lost souls.
 Your mystery creates desire as you welcome the unfaithful with your scrolls.

Above all you have witnessed centuries of bloodshed. Beyond you, armies have come and gone Yet within you, tears are shed, for your people have travelled to where the light has shone
I have tasted the fruits you bared, I have drunk the wine you spared.

I have dreamt within your galactic enchantment and walked your ancient escarpments.
 Twisted lairs and hidden grotto’s infest your ruggedness and charm
many have found solitude and adopted your motto’s “fear the Lord and do no harm.“

You boast a dynasty of Patriarchal leaders, you are not one to boast of your splendor as you accept all those that come with needs, and you enchant them and send them off with angel gender. You earned your seat at the right hand of Rome; your soul sits on the Catholic throne.

Your unconquerable faith is part of history;
Your sacred riches are steeped in mystery.
 You are the womb of the blessed north, you are the cradle of Christian souls
You are the place where my parents set forth, and you are where I inherited my goals.

I thank St Elisha for your holy glory, 600 years before Christ was his day
Where God fearing hermits preached Gods story and laid the foundations of the Maronite way
Like Gabriel in  heaven, you  protect your ward, only the blessed and the repentant could enter
Your silent ambience and fruitfulness was their reward, for once inside there was no other matter.

Your people were enriched in Love for one another, they shared all they had and kissed sincerely
They embraced with love like one would a mother, they truly needed love and showed it dearly
I see it in my parents eyes, teardrops shed upon the sight of an old neighbour
Like one seeing a friend from heaven, like seeing a loved one for the last time they waiver.

This holy fortress is my home, this magical retreat is my desire
I must tell the world of this phenomenon, I must tell them of "MY WADI" Wadi Kannoubine.