Georgette

Baptism of niece Georgette George Sarkis Baini

1

Georgette, my goddaughter,

The pride of my homeland,

I came today, to pour my tears,

In the holy font of your baptism.

You are the light of my eyes,

I dream of your glowing face,

I dream of your lovely smile,

Sleeping has forsaken me.

I swear by Almighty God,

My heart fears no blasphemy,

You’re the daughter I never had.

2

This occasion is for your eyes,

You’re our faith and happiness,

Children will inherit Paradise,

Our Saviour has verily said.

In your eyes, we see paradise,

I wish I could lay at your feet,

The highest of the world’s peaks,

And decorate the green valleys,

On your wedding day,

Beg the plains, for a melody,

Which begins in Sydney, Australia,

And ends in Mejdlaya, Lebanon.

By Charbel Baini

Translated by Elie Shaaanin