1. The pigeons came flocking to you, offending you,
Not a fool insulting you because they attacked you.

2. You are worried about a matter you turn in the eye
Of a quill that is hard because of its dried-up ink.

3. While I am determined to erase what is crossed out
And every day I sharpen its edge to blot out your name.

4. So sit back, feeling dejected, and clamp your mouth shut!
And stop sticking your nose into my affairs!