1. Why do I suffer disgrace, my missives unanswered,
And for how long barred at your door shall I stay?
١. ما لي أُهانُ وَلا تُجابُ صَحائِفي
وَإِلى مَتى أُقصى لَدَيكِ وَأُحجَبُ
2. My queen, no harm in a note, were you once to indite,
Command some scribe, let him write what you say.
٢. ما كانَ ضَرَّكِ إِذ كَرِهتِ أَميرَتي
أَن تَكتُبي أَن تَأمُري مَن يَكتُبُ