1. They reproach the love of Shadin though he limps a little,
Intoxicated by her glances as he walks unsteadily.
١. عابُوا هَوَى شادِنٍ في رجله قِصَرٌ
من سُكْرِ ألحَاظِه في مَشْيِه ثَمَلُ
2. Yet the string of a harp sounds no worse when it is frayed;
A flaw is still bearable if the flaw can be excused.
٢. وما هَوَى خُوطِ بانٍ مَاسَ من هَيَفٍ
عَيْبٌ وإنْ كان عيباً فهو مُحْتَمَلُ