1. She stopped me midway between anxiety and a kiss,
And after a laugh, turned to a frown.
١. وَقَفَتْني ما بَيْنَ هَمٍّ وبوسِ
وثَنَتْ بَعْدَ ضِحْكَة بِعُبوسِ
2. She saw me comb ivory with ivory,
While she is ebony with ebony.
٢. ورَأَتْني مَشَّطْتُ عاجاً بِعاجٍ
وهي الآَبُنوسُ بالآَبنوسِ