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A time I trusted, but it betrayed me

زمن وثقت به فخانا

1. A time I trusted, but it betrayed me
I gave it care, but it became clear

١. زمنٌ وثقت به فخانا
بذل العناية ثمّ بانا

2. After connecting, it deceived me
So I sought safety from its hand

٢. بعد التواصل خانني
فطلبت من يده الأمانا

3. The vile focused on their desires
While the noble were disgraced

٣. خصّ اللئيم بما أشتها
ه وألزم الحرّ الهوانا

4. I complained of what it did
To a brother good in deed

٤. فشكوت ما ألقاه من
ه إلى أخ في الخير كانا

5. But it was as if after the eulogy
He weakened and gave up

٥. فكأنّه بعد النعي
م فذلّ في يده ولانا

6. And complained of hardship so he never stopped
Publicly insulting all creations

٦. وشكا غليّ فلم يزل
يهجو خلائقه عيانا

7. No, by He who created eras and all
Else, and has made clear

٧. لا والذي خلق الزمان وما
سواه وقد أبانا

8. Nothing pleased me in need
Except so-and-so or such-and-such

٨. ما سرّني في حاجة
إلا بلانا أو قلانا

9. Who pays me tribute willingly
Even if the obstinate refuse

٩. يجبى إليّ خراجهُ
رغدا وإن يابى حمانا