1. The magic drew its habits from his glances,
Melancholy was outlined across my weary body.
١. رسمت عوادي السحر من ألحاظِهِ
سطر الضنا من فوق جسمي البالي
2. When the expert examined it closely, he saw
A drawing by Ibn Muqla from the hand of Ibn Hilal.
٢. فإذا تأملّه الخبير به رأى
رسم ابن مقلة من يدِ ابن هلال