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When many raised their voices and said,

قد قلت إذ كثروا وقالوا

1. When many raised their voices and said,
“Why smoke when you lack sustenance?”

١. قد قلت إذ كثروا وقالوا
ما الدخن للمستقيت قوت

2. I retorted through gritted teeth,
“Cease! I accept what comes hence.”

٢. يشقق السفل بعد حنق
فقلت كفوا فقد رضيت

3. ’Twas not by choice I took to the pipe -
My soul it rends, my breath it grips,

٣. لم آكل الدخن باختياري
ينشقّ سفلي ولا أموت