By Mirna Nehme
And what an amazing one it is!
Almost two years ago, I contacted Charbel seeking musical help and with a very friendly, gentle, sweet voice he started asking me questions about my music and my past experiences.
I was persistent to pursue more with my art and something within told me that Charbel is the one to lead me. We had a long discussion and eventually he asked me to send him a demo of my voice recording.
With a great excitement I did so not realizing what was in store for me. Three weeks passed by and still not hearing a response from Charbel. I became anxious but as I was reading my e-mails I was overwhelmed and blown away. Charbel has already sent the words of a hymn asking me to compose the music for it.
I stood gazing, confused not knowing what to do. Straight away, I called him telling him that I will never be able to carry this task which I never experienced in my entire life but he was very adamant and with an encouraging firm tone he said: Mirna, you have a special talent, you have an awesome voice and I will not accept a refusal from you. Trust in god and you will achieve this task with a huge success.
Of course, I had no choice and I began the adventure with joy, fear, doubts but with the lord's help and the endless encouragement of our sweet poet i succeeded.
Towards the end of this project, I was surprised last year with Charbel Baini's award which is surely a huge responsibility.
Soon after, another challenge came my way. Charbel rang me up and proposed to me the translation of “Ancient Migrant” poems.
Once again, I got worried as it is not easy to keep the same feelings which the poet portrayed in his writing and not losing the real context. I was reluctant for a little while but I agreed to the request and after few months I accomplished the translation with a wonderful success and support from the readers.
Yes, this is my amazing journey with Charbel Baini, the unique person, poet who never ceases to encourage me, guide me and who knows what more is hidden for me?
THANK YOU ENDLESSLY
THANK YOU ABUNDANTLY
MY DEAR CHARBEL.
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