1. Oh woe to him who lost his youth and changed
His head that was dyed with henna parted from him
١. يا ويح من فقد الشباب وغيّرت
منه مفارق رأسه بخضاب
2. He hopes to rebuild his face with its dye
Yet every building is fated for ruin
٢. يرجو عمارة وجهه بخضابه
ومصير كل عمارة لخراب