1. O eminent poet who rose over
Green Tunis and shone bright as the sun

2. And whose lessons spread amongst people
Extolling the sublime with praise and song

3. How many works did you start and finish
How many ideas did you share, each one long

4. Until you began the treasure, rejoice
For from there came riches and lifelong joy

5. As if fate itself said wake, take heed
Date the start of treasure as your start of need