A century ago, Gibran Khalil Gibran wrote a love poem to Lebanon, "You have your Lebanon, I have my Lebanon". He spoke of his affection for the people, their poetry, art, music and love of life; their generous and welcoming spirit; their gifts to the world, especially their gifted people; and the sheer beauty of the country from its snow-capped mountains to its pristine seascapes. Gibran contrasted this with the ...