1. Gaze upon the water's flow, adorned with petals
As your covenant with the verdure and stars of flowers
١. تَأَمَّل عَلَى مَجرى المِياهِ حُلَى الزَّهرِ
كَعَهدِكَ بِالخَضراءِ وَالأَنجُمِ الزُّهرِ
2. The jasmine has smiled with delight
In the minister Abu Bakr’s etiquette and honor
٢. وَقَد ضَحِكَت لِلياسَمينِ مَباسِمٌ
سُروراً بِآدابِ الوَزيرِ أَبِي بَكرِ
3. Ears inclined from the tall, slender tree
To hear him recite verses of poetry
٣. وَأَصغَت مِنَ الآسِ النَضيرِ مَسامِعٌ
لِتَسمَعَ ما يَتلوهُ مِن سُوَرِ الشِّعرِ