1. I am among the people of Damascus, yet
As numerous as they are, I stand alone

2. I have no friends among them, though I wish
That friendship's causes bond affection would have sown

3. When they see me, they think that I'm a stranger
Come to them from 'Aad's remnants, ages flown

4. My solitude is wisdom, and desire
Keeps me always from the path of guidance prone