His poetry was collected by his son, Wasim. It was later lost during the bloody events of Beirut and recollected recently by Najeeb Al-Baini.[10] It was well-articulated, with carefully-chosen, elegant and truthful wording, reflecting his clemency, serenity, affability, and grandeur. His literature also includes his translation of the novel "The Story of a Poor Young Man" from French to Arabic.[8][3]