1. How the days ache and yearn within me
Though my will would attain its desire
١. كم تَغُصُّ الأيَّامُ منِّي وتأبى
هِمَّتي أنْ تنالَ منّي مُناها
2. I'm in its grasp like embers of fire
Ever more kindled when turned about
٢. أَنا في كفِّها كجَذوةِ نارٍ
كلَّمَا نُكِّسَت تَعالى سَنَاها