1. He approached with panic
Like a bird drinking in fear
١. أقبله على جزع
كشرب الطائر الفزع
2. Saw water, so drank his fill
Yet feared greed's consequence
٢. رأى ماء فأطعمه
وخاف عواقب الطمع
3. A chance appeared, so he drew near
But enjoyed not the draft
٣. وصادف فرصة فدنا
ولم يلتذ بالجرع