1. I would ransom a friend who did not gather for me
The most precious of all his creations
١. أفدِي خليلاً ما كان يجمع لي
بين الثمينين من خلائقه
2. If he was stingy in joining when we met, he was not
Stingy in parting for good from me
٢. إن ضنَّ بالوصلِ من لقاه فما
يضنّ بالوصلِ من مهارقه