1. They said "Uncover what's concealed,"
But unintended glimpses leave their mark.
١. قالوا اِكشِفِ الحالَ المُغَطّى
فَالمَشاهِدُ فيهِ خَطُّ
2. I answered those who understand fate's laws
That modesty's veil is wise and kind.
٢. فَأَجَبتُ مَن عَقلَ الجَوا
بَ بِأَنَّ سَتَرَ الحالِ شَرطُ