Ninib A. Lahdo - Hapses

Habses
You will remain the body of the mountains of Assyria
The body of Turabdin
The bride of light, a moon in the sky of Nahrin

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The bride of Mhalmoye with the culture of the Christians
The bride of Mhalmoye with the culture of the Christians
And the rest who have fled, from the attacks of the barbarians
And the rest who have fled, from the attacks of the barbarians

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The Monastery of St. Lazarus, the center of the Mhalmoye
The Monastery of St. Lazarus, the center of the Mhalmoye
Mor Shemun a symbol of peace for the Muslims and Christians
Mor Shemun a symbol of peace for the Muslims and Christians

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On the rooftop, men gathered, from every place.
On the rooftop, men gathered, from every place.
They shared words and told stories
They shared words and told stories

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Every song and melodies, and the most beautiful dance of katfothe (shoulders)
Every song and melodies, and the most beautiful dance of katfothe (shoulders)
Love and passion until dawn, in the alley of the girls
Love and passion until dawn, in the alley of the girls