TO MIKHAIL NAIMY

Boston,

May 22, 1929

Brother Meesha:

I feel better today than when I left New York. How great is my need for relaxation far away from the clamorous society and its problems. I shall rest and be away, but I would remain close to you and to my brethren in spirit and love. Do not forget me; keep in touch with me.

A thousand salaams to you, and Abdul-Masseh, and to Rasheed and William and Nasseeb and to each one connected with us in Arrabitah.*

May heaven protect you and bless you, brother.

GIBRAN

* Arrabitah means “bond” in Arabic, and since this is a literary society, the meaning here is “pen bond.”