1. When a lively man embraces fifty
Age bends him away from an erect neck

2. And the singing girls mock him
As Hamza's mother mocked Ru'bah

3. So I do not see you among the people hinting
With sarcasm at their conversation and winking

4. Nor nudging your companion who is near
Alerting him to a slip with a wink

5. The worst of men in their eyes
Is one who speaks of their faults and hints

6. Indeed those who rebelled have lied when they said
"An order from our Lord has come in hints"

7. Did you not see me? I knew the threat of an Lord
My talking grew scarce and my winking grew long

8. Who can help me flee from the vile world's rubbish
Or even a wink?