1. Tell my friend, who I hoped
Would advance me in life and give me honor,
١. قل لخليلي الذي رجوت به
تقدُّمي في الورَى وإجلالي
2. He has disturbed my life since
I hoped he would bring me clarity.
٢. كدَّر لي دهري الحياة ومذ
رجوتُ منه الصفاءَ صفا لي