I was deeply struck when I found this picture in Walid Jumblatt's personal library and immediately stood transfixed and reflected on it for a few minutes. It was taken during the Lebanese Army's 2007 war against Palestinian militants in the Palestinian refugee camps. To me, it brilliantly captures and personifies the natural Lebanese spirit that I have developed a high admiration and fascination for. It is an unwavering spirit that is boldly unique in character among all the cultures I have encountered in my travels. Despite Lebanon's long, tragic history of wars, political instability, and foreign military occupation and its ongoing conflicts today that will indefinitely continue with no resolution in sight into its future, the Lebanese--whether Shia, Sunni, Christian, or Druze--remain optimistic in character and resolute in heart in the face of the vast uncertainty and many challenges that beset this small but strong country.
Good morning Lebanon
Good morning Lebanon
May you know no more pain
Good morning Lebanon
We will get to Beirut
We will get to Beirut
Your humus is worth dying for
Good morning Lebanon
Your dreams will come true
Your nightmares will vaporize
All your life is a blessing
Good morning, Lebanon
You're tearing apart
Bleeding in my arms
Love of my life
My short life
Rip me apart
Bleeding in your arms
Love of your life
Good morning, Lebanon
Good morning Lebanon
Give me a Rolex
Have a candy bar
We will extend our bleeding hand to you
Good morning Lebanon
Good morning Lebanon
Tomorrow we will be as one
Good morning Lebanon
Lebanon, you are not alone
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