1. My lover has asked me
To compose love poems and praises for him,
١. قد استجاد عذولي
تغزّلي وثنائي
2. Saying "Recite poetry for me,
Even if it's satirical."
٢. فقال قل في شعرا
ولو يكون هجائي
3. I said "Far be it from me,
But I can excel in writing elegies for you."
٣. فقلت حاشاك لكن
أجيد فيك رثائي